Oury Clark in the News

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The Independent

Ross Meadows, Employment Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors was published in The Independent with a piece discussing the pressure on the Home Office to ‘fix’ the currently flawed immigration system before Brexit kicks in.

Smallbusiness.co.uk

Richard Oury, Senior Partner at Oury Clark Accountants commenting on the Holistic Approach to professional advice.

Accountancy Age

Huw Williams Partner at Oury Clark Accountants and Ben Robson Corporate and Commercial Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors wrote a piece for Accountancy Age discussing vicarious liability. How can businesses best account for this risk?

Simon Walsh

Simon Walsh, Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors contributed a piece to Legal Week discussing the pros and cons of specialising early in a legal career.

The Independent

Andrew Oury, Partner at Oury Clark Accountants was asked to comment on ‘The Big Four’ and the possibilities that they could be broken up into smaller firms or ‘detach’ the audit division of the businesses from the consultancy division to prevent a conflict of interest.

(also comments featured in Accountancy Daily and The Times ‘The Brief’)

The Law Society Gazette

Charles Pugh, Litigation Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors commenting on China opening The Shanghai Financial Court, specialising in finance disputes and any threat this might pose to London’s legal dominance.

Accountancy Daily

Andrew Oury, partner at Oury Clark discusses how a no deal Brexit could impact Supply Chain and stock availability.

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Daily Mail

Ben Robson, Corporate and Commercial Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors commenting on tech giants and data privacy.

(Also featured in International Business Times, Miami Herald, Spectrum News NY1 and a number of US and Canadian publications.)

The Law Society Gazette

Ross Meadows, Employment Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors comments on the best way for firms to treat their staff at Christmas – are the ‘traditional’ ways still the best ways?

Accountancy Age

Andrew Oury partner at Oury Clark Accountants discusses the age old practice of Auditing, the audit process as it is and how as the business model changes the auditing process should follow suit.

Property Week

Ashi Patel, Commercial Property Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors discusses new statistics showing that foreign investment in London commercial property is set to continue despite Brexit.

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Financial Director

Andrew Oury, partner at Oury Clark has written a piece in Financial Director – Why the possibility of a Corbyn-led government is worrying……..

Property Week

Ashi Patel, Commercial Property Solicitor at Oury Clark Solicitors discusses how the London office leasing market is still booming despite Brexit.

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BCL – The Brief

Simon Walsh has written a piece for ‘The Brief’ discussing Oury Clark’s ‘holistic approach’ to professional services and how this benefits our clients.

The Times ‘The Brief’

Our partner Rachel Lockwood has written a piece in The Times – More must be done to end the cozy relationship between auditors and clients.

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The Times ‘The Brief’

Our solicitor Jemma Lalwani comments in The Times ‘The Brief’ –  Drugs agency appeals against rent judgement.

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Law Society Gazette

Ross Meadows offering tips on how to strike a healthy work/life balance.

Accountancy Age

Charles Pugh and Edmond Fung give an insight into the HP and Autonomy fraud case.

Financial Director

Simon Walsh considers the challenges for UK companies employing EU Nationals post Brexit.

BBC News

Ben Robson commenting on facial recognition software use.

Business Matters Magazine

Simon Walsh and Phil Leonard discuss the recent controversial government proposals for a future immigration system.

The Australian

Simon Walsh has written a piece on ‘Traps for the unwary in a post-Brexit market.’

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RealBusiness – Opinion

Andrew Oury discusses would a ‘no-deal’ Brexit or a Corbyn Government really be that bad for UK business?

The Mirror

Ross Meadows commenting on the Thomas Cook collapse – staff rights when your company is liquidated.

Financial Times

Ross Meadows explaining employees’ rights in  light of the Thomas Cook collapse.

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RealBusiness

Andrew Oury shares his thoughts on moving goods in or out of Europe – prior to potential tariffs 1st January 2021

The Express

Andrew Oury comments. Taxes ‘without a doubt’ will have to go up – Brexit and economic recovery to trigger rise.

Property Week

The Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 contains temporary measures designed to help certain business sectors function in a socially distanced environment to manage the risks of Covid-19.

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HR Magazine

Ross Meadows submitted a piece re Practical tips on holidays and furlough

Personnel Today

Ross Meadows on an appeal judgment with major ramifications for self-employed workers and IR35 in the upper tribunal that has gone against HMRC.

FT Advisor

Simon Walsh and Georgia fisher have written a piece on Directors’ responsibilities during the pandemic

Elite Business Magazine

A piece written by Cacy-Leigh Neilson on Data Protection and Covid-19

Elite Business Magazine

A piece written by Cacy-Leigh Neilson on Data Protection and Covid-19

FT Advisor

Huw Williams comments – How can clients use EISs and VCTs?

Elite Business Magazine

Our Partners Simon Walsh and Huw Williams have written a piece in Elite Business Magazine. The great small business cash squeeze – Elite Business Magazine

Financial Times

Huw Williams comments – Married women finally win right to pay own taxes in Jersey

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Taxation.co.uk

Andrew Oury’s Article – Tax savings and border crossings

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Financial Review

Andrew Oury comments in the Australian Financial Review. British overload a risk to Australia’s hopes for speedy trade deal.

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Juliet Oury and Phil Leonard – The drinks are on the house!

The London Econonic

Our Partner Ross Meadows comments; Labour takes aim at gig economy companies

Growth Business

Huw Williams, Simon Walsh and Phil Leonard have written a piece for Growth Business; Compliance – 5 things to know to ensure your business is compliant

Personnel Today

Ross Meadows comments – Employment tribunals have no jurisdiction over US bases in UK

The Times

Ross Meadows comments – Me Too has made McDonald’s wary of office relationships

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City AM

Our Partner Ross Meadows comments : Samira Ahmed faces BBC in court over ‘600 per cent’ pay gap

Acuity Magazine

Andrew Oury in Acuity – What’s the bright side to Brexit for Aussie and Kiwi businesses?

AAT Comment

Andrew Oury comments – Brexit support fund: limited time to apply.

AccountingWeb.co.uk

Andrew Oury delves into recent updates of the MTD roadmap and analyses the material implications for small businesses and accountants.

The Express

Andrew Oury In The Express

IR35: Britons warned of tax ‘minefield’ with new changes – how to check status

The Express

Andy Oury comments in The Express

Inheritance Tax planning: The ‘biggest thing you can do’ to legally reduce IHT bills

ESG Investor

ESG Investor published an article from Tom Oltey explaining why businesses that are preparing to sell should consider conducting ESG Due Diligence or Health Checks.

Global Banking and Finance

Reaching net zero requires fundamental change – and an accountant or two

SME Today

Our Partner Simon Walsh has some top tips on” How to get lawyers and accountants to give advice that really suits your business.

Oury Clark Acquires American Tax Returns

We are delighted to announce that we are welcoming our long standing friends at American Tax Returns (ATR) to the Oury Clark family. Please join us in raising a glass of bubbles in their direction.

Startups Magazine

Startups Magazine
Five things you need to know to successfully scale up your business – written by Philippa Sturt

The Executive Magazine

The Executive Magazine
Exclusive Interview: Philippa Sturt – her insights on key factors influencing fundraising and M&A activities.

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Elite Business

Elite Business
Our Partner Jessica Bass has written an article for Elite Business Magazine. How will SMEs be affected by the Government’s plans to reintroduce tribunal fees for employment disputes?

Solicitors Journal

Ross Meadows considers whether firms should be providing financial assistance to their employees to contribute towards embryo freezing and whether this is a wise business decision for Solicitors Journal:

IFA Magazine

Jemma Hotta discusses the effects of a new Labour government on non-doms for IFA Magazine, setting the record straight on what to expect and whether claims of an immediate max exodus are realism or rubbish:

SME Magazine

Ross Meadows discusses Employment Rights Reform in the Solicitors Journal. “Smaller businesses are likely to face greater challenges adapting to these requirements, potentially affecting their competitiveness and financial stability.”

City AM

Ross Meadows shares his thoughts on the implications of the employment law changes in the King’s Speech.

Daily Mail

Ross Meadows comments in the Daily Mail. “The Labour Government’s plan to introduce day one employment rights will have massive implications for employers.”

E-Private Client

Jemma Hotta comments on the role of UK private client lawyers if assisted death is legalised in eprivateclient

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Investment International

Jemma Hotta has written an article for Investment International discussing legalising assisted dying.

City A.M.

Jessica Bass discusses the effects of new employment law changes expected from the Labour government and specifically, how these new laws could impact the tribunals for City A.M.

SME Today

Ross Meadows discusses the 9 tasks SME’s should always handle themselves for SME Today, breaking down what tasks should be delegated to external legal advisers, and when this is a waste of time and money.

City A.M.

Jessica Bass discusses the implications of Next’s major equal pay case on businesses and whether Next has grounds for appeal.

BBC Radio 5 Live

Jessica Bass shares her views on the government’s proposed “Right to Switch Off” policy for employees, as part of “The Make Work Pay Plan” within the Employment Rights Bill 2024.

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StartUps Magazine

StartUps Magazine published an article from Colin Grevers explaining the benefits of ESG compliance for small businesses.

Elite Business

Elite Business published a piece from Tom Otley discussing the tips SMEs should be considering when it comes to ESG assurance.

International In-House Counsel Journal

Ross Meadows discusses the benefits of tackling business challenges holistically (and how this often helps cut out the bullsh-t) for the International In-House Counsel Journal.

Workplace Insight

Workplace Insight published an article from Jess Bass discussing the introduction of the Worker’s Protection Act this month, and the effects of this on business.

Solicitors Journal

Ross Meadows appears in Solicitors Journal discusses how professionals could do more to cut out the bullsh-t and help businesses focus on what’s important, through an integrated and holistic approach to business challenges.

People Management

Ross Meadows discusses the status and rights of ‘non-traditional’ employees worldwide in People Management, in light of recent news that K-Pop stars were denied legal recognition as ‘workers’.

Personnel Today

Personnel Today published comments from Isabella Mason explaining what employment laws the Post Office will need to take into consideration when carrying out its new restructuring plan.

The Business Reporter

Emma Florentin-Lee appears in The Business Reporter discussing how inheritance tax changes introduced by the new government will impact UK businesses.

StartUps Magazine

Jess Bass appears in StartUps Magazine discussing how to plan for lay-offs under the new Employment Rights Bill.

Wealth Briefing

Emma Florentin-Lee speaks to Wealth Briefing about whether Reeves’ plans to soften Non-Dom regulations are sufficient and if they will effectively prevent wealthy individuals from leaving the UK.

Funds Europe

Colin Grevers authors an article for Funds Europe explaining how being woke when it comes to ESG makes good business sense.

Elite Business

Olivia French writes an article for Elite Business discussing how SME’s should navigate data protection laws and GDPR guidance in the UK.

8point9

Emma Florentin-Lee appears in the farming publication 8Point9 discussing the impact of upcoming changes to IHT on farming families.

FT Adviser

Freddie Pattenden spoke to readers of FT Adviser about equity release options for individuals who are asset-rich but cash-poor

Taxation Magazine

Jessica Bass discusses the issue of burnout in the accountancy profession and how it should be tackled in Taxation Magazine.

HR News

Isabella Mason discussed the implications of the ban on NDAs used to silence workplace discrimination or misconduct in HR News.

Property Week

Jemma Hotta commented in Property Week on why people should never assume their lawyer can advise them on stamp duty land tax.

Global Mobility Lawyer

Global Mobility Lawyer published a piece from Hesham Shoeb on the surge in Sponsor License Revocations and what UK lawyers need to know.

Personnel Today

Personnel Today  featured comments from Hesham Shoeb looking at the introduction of digital IDs, and what the legal implications might be.

Wealth Briefing

Wealth Briefing published a piece from Freddie Pattenden, providing top tips to financial advisers when dealing with first time investors.

HR News

A piece from Isabella Mason featured in HR News, where she discussed how upcoming employment law reforms will act as a ‘stealth tax’ on workers.

HR Magazine

Hesham Shoeb appeared in HR Magazine, explaining the employment implications of the surge in Sponsor License Revocations.

Personnel Today

Nadima Manjlai in Personnel Today explains how the UK’s digital ID scheme could streamline right-to-work checks while creating new compliance and data.

HR Magazine

Jessica Bass appears in HR Magazine, discussing the BBC leadership resignations and the need for proactive reputational risk management.

SME Today

Manmohan Singh Bhachu appears in SME Today, discussing why the role of the bookkeeper is crucial to business success.

Personnel Today

Isabelle Mason in Personnel Today explores Amazon’s redundancy error, highlighting the legal, communication and compliance risks.

Wealth Briefing

Wealth Briefing publish an article by Jeremy Coker, which discusses the challenges and opportunities new UK tax rules create for wealth managers.

HR Review

Jessica Bass authors a piece in HR Review discussing what the Employment Rights Act means for HR leaders.

Luxury London

Jemma Hotta provides insight in an article by Luxury London discussing the inheritance and succession risks of surrogacy and the importance of securing parental orders to protect family wealth planning.

Professional Adviser

Jemma Hotta authors an article in Professional Adviser to discuss what advisers need to know with the rise of UK trust registrations.

Personnel Today

Ross Meadows and Isabelle Mason feature in Personnel Today explaining that from 1 January 2027, employers must only use fire and hire as a final resort.

The Times

Hesham Shoeb features in The Times, explaining how the new ETA system blocked Kanye West’s entry to the UK, leading to his Wireless headline act being cancelled.

HR Grapevine

Ross Meadows appears in HR Grapevine, discussing how backlash during restructures is becoming more likely as businesses adapt to economic pressure and AI.

Property Week

In Property Week, Michael De La Fuente highlights how the King’s Speech is set to reshape standards across the property sector.

HR Grapevine

Ross Meadows offers comment in HR Grapevine, outlining what the King’s Speech means for employers and HR teams.

Tax Journal

Andrew Oury shares insights in Tax Journal into his career, the tax profession and current challenges.

Solicitors Journal

Michael De La Fuente features in Solicitors Journal, highlighting how informal financial arrangements in family property disputes can lead to uncertainty and conflict.

PQ Magazine

Andy Oury appears in PQ Magazine to explain how to make tax more accessible by way of blending rap music with tax education.

The Telegraph

Jemma Hotta in The telegraph explains how probate application fees are set to increase to £526 in July, up from £300.

The Independent

Andy Oury features in The Independent, discussing Brexit, 10 Years On: How People’s finances have been affected.

HR Magazine

Ross Meadows offers comment in HR Magazine, discussing an employment tribunal awarding an unfair dismissal case due to managers who blindly follow policy without executing appropriate judgment case-by-case risk “inviting a finding of unfairness.”

Business & Accountancy Daily

Andy Oury appears in Business & Accountancy Daily to share his thoughts on The King’s tax bill, and why the claim that the King is among the Top 100 taxpayers in the country is “misleading”.

Farming Online

Farming Online publish article by Emma Florentin-Lee, which discusses the top 5 mistakes made in farm diversification projects.

LBC

Andy Oury authors an article in LBC to dicuss why we’ve got the entire tax debate backwards, after The King’s tax bill is revealed.

Business & Accountancy Daily

Andy Oury appears in Business & Accountancy Daily to uncover The King’s tax bill

Business & Accountancy Daily

Andy Oury offers comment in Business & Accountancy Daily to discuss Andy Burnham’s rumoured proposals to raise CGT in line with income tax

HR Magazine

Ross Meadows appears in HR Magazine to discuss the lessons learned from the backlash at KPMG over its handling of redundancies.

SME Today

SME Today publishes an article featuring Manmohan Bhachu as he covers why the rise of AI is making professional bookkeeping more important than ever.