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From Tuesday 18 November, compulsory ID verification requirements for directors and people with significant control of UK companies will come into force. Watch below for some of the key information you need to know in advance of 18 November, and head to our website for more on the Companies House reform from Nicholas McVeigh: https://lnkd.in/eMbA9BgU

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Flint co-Founder Sir Simon Fraser chaired a timely Chatham House discussion this morning on economic security with Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee, and other experts. Discussion explored the economic security choices facing the UK government, and what they mean for business in the current technological and geopolitical context - important questions which Flint supports our clients to navigate.

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Clare-based HRLocker has recently acquired Cork performance management software provider WorkCompass. HRLocker itself was acquired by Invincible Software Holdings (ISH), a UK-based private equity firm, in late 2024 (a transaction advised on by Andrew Tzialli at Philip Lee). This deal highlights the growing demand among SMEs for a consolidated, end-to-end HR platform that can be managed by a single vendor while providing a seamless and consistent user experience. Partner Andrew Tzialli, Associate Zoe Dunne and Trainee Conor Hoey from Philip Lee’s Corporate team were delighted to advise HRLocker on all aspects of this transaction. Congratulations to all parties involved. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eDjV8UGM #Acquisition #PhilipLee #LeadingTheWay 

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Our team are at the Legal Finance Summit in Bedfordshire today, a key event for senior finance leaders in UK law firms. In two interactive roundtables, Stephen Faulkner, MD at Napthens LLP, is joining us to explore: Scaling the firm or scaling the risk? How legal leaders are rethinking operational growth. 📍 15:20 📍 16:15 For many firms, growth has meant hiring more people to handle more payments, and taking on the extra risk that comes with it. Stephen will share how Napthens cut costs and reduced risk points without adding headcount. Attendees will also benchmark their own payment and approval processes against peers. 💡 With margins under pressure, payment volumes rising, and regulators scrutinising client-money processes more closely, it’s time for law firms to rethink whether their current approach is fit for growth. If you’re here today, make sure to drop by our booth to speak to Daragh Allen and Tom Livock. Don't forget to pick up your copy of our whitepaper "Why manual client payments cost law firms more than they realise" 📄 #LegalFinanceSummit #LegalFinance

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More than 80% of Scotland’s businesses are family-owned. From April 2026, many could face large tax bills due to IHT reforms: • £1M Business Relief cap • 20% tax above this threshold Thorntons is supporting families to plan now, protect assets, and preserve legacies.   Watch our video with Chris Gardiner, Partner in Thorntons’ Private Client team, to learn more.   #InheritanceTax #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyBusiness

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🚨 Big regulatory changes are on the horizon! 🚨   This week, our FS Regulatory team, alongside experts from across the firm, hosted two flash webinars diving into what have been called “the most significant regulatory developments in a decade”.   💡 Webinar 1: A summary of the Mansion House speech and the Leeds Reforms. This session was a quick-fire round-up of key topics including FOS reform, SMCR reform, Asset Management proposals, new Targeted Support activity, Consumer Duty’s application to wholesale markets, client categorisation criteria, capital requirements, ring fencing and innovation 💡 Webinar 2: A discussion on the SMCR review, covering what you need to know from the HMT, FCA & PRA Consultation Papers, which seek to reduce the regulatory burden of the SMCR by 50%.   Missed them? Don’t worry – you can find both recordings here:    Flash Webinar: What the Mansion House Speech Means for Financial Services - https://lnkd.in/eQhH9GxY Flash webinar: SMCR Review - What's in the HMT, FCA and PRA Consultation Papers? - https://lnkd.in/eAd2qhag   We’d love to hear your thoughts or discuss these changes further. Feel free to get in touch!   #Regulation #FinancialServices #Webinar #SMCR #MansionHouseSpeech #LeedsReform

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🔍 2025 Referencing Fraud Trends – What We’re Seeing at Lettings Hub & Canopy Our fraud investigation team has reviewed hundreds of suspicious cases flagged by our referencing executives. Here's what we uncovered: 📊 Top Fraud Types: Payslips created on the same day – 26% Mismatched employment contracts – 24% Payslip vs Open Banking issues – 21% Formatting issues – 17% Missing deductions – 5% Employer legitimacy concerns – 5% Other – 2% 🛡️ Every fraudulent tenant we stop protects landlords from up to £13,000 in potential losses. Thorough referencing isn’t just a process—it’s protection. #LettingsHub #Canopy #TenantFraud #ReferencingMatters #LandlordProtection #FraudPrevention #PropertyManagement

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The scope for misfeasant trading has widened - what does this mean? The recent BHS ruling has widened the scope for holding directors accountable, introducing the concept of misfeasant trading. Unlike wrongful trading, this can catch directors much earlier – even when insolvency isn’t inevitable. 👉 Read Judith Howson’s article to understand what this means in practice: https://lnkd.in/eYbmGER2 #insolvency #directors #businessrecovery

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