UK Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: James Ross and Helen Farr Taylor Wessing LLP Taylor Wessing LLP is a leading international law firm that serves the world’s most innovative people and businesses. Specialising in tech - nology, media and communications, life sci - ences and healthcare, private wealth and real estate, infrastructure and energy, the firm acts for 27 of the world’s top 50 brands; some of the world’s most exciting start-ups; and some of the world’s wealthiest families. It is deeply
embedded within its sectors and works closely with its clients to crack complex problems, ena - bling ideas and aspirations to thrive. The firm has over 350 partners and over 1,250 lawyers spanning 27 offices in 17 jurisdictions around the world, including the UK, Germany, the CEE and the Middle East. It is committed to being a responsible business and to accountability for its actions.
Authors
James Ross is a partner in the tax team at Taylor Wessing. He advises on a broad range of tax matters (both advisory and transactional), including the structuring and negotiation of
Helen Farr covers the full spectrum of employment law and human resources strategy at Taylor Wessing, with extensive experience in complex advisory and litigation projects.
M&A transactions; advising US-based clients on the structuring of acquisitions and inward investments in the UK and Europe; corporate restructuring matters, including financing and intellectual property holding structures; and assisting clients in relation to tax authority enquiries and audits. James has a particular focus on cross-border work. He works with a wide range of clients, from large multinationals and private equity funds to privately held companies, family offices and private clients.
Helen has particular expertise in working with clients in the financial, tech and professional services sectors. She has guided many banks and solo regulated firms through the complex employment issues related to the introduction of the senior managers and certification regime, and on crossover employment and regulatory issues. Helen’s focus is on strategic matters, such as workplace discrimination of a sensitive nature, equal pay, team moves, boardroom disputes and employment cases involving financial services regulatory issues.
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