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Sep 03, 2026

HMRC Compliance Activity in the Real Estate Sector: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in Property Week

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in Property Week on 2 September 2026 in an article examining HMRC's increased scrutiny of large property groups and the growing challenges facing taxpayers seeking certainty on the tax treatment of transactions.
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Sep 02, 2026

A minefield for Employers? Drunken consent and sexual harassment

The key takeaway from AB v GH Limited? Consent, intoxication and “unwanted” conduct are not always as clear-cut as they might seem. With the duty to prevent sexual harassment strengthening on 30 October 2026, employers should be focusing on prevention before problems arise.
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Sep 02, 2026

Changes to our penalty and decision-making policies

On the 15 June 2026, the FCA issued a consultation paper: CP26/19: Changes to our penalty and decision-making policies. BCLP has responded independently to the consultation, supporting the FCA's commitment to effective enforcement, but raising concerns about the proposal to increase penalties for "wealthier individuals" by taking account of the size of their income or net assets when assessing deterrence. A copy of BCLP’s response can be found below.
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Sep 01, 2026

Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.

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News
Sep 03, 2026
HMRC Compliance Activity in the Real Estate Sector: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in Property Week
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in Property Week on 2 September 2026 in an article examining HMRC's increased scrutiny of large property groups and the growing challenges facing taxpayers seeking certainty on the tax treatment of transactions.
Insights
Sep 02, 2026
A minefield for Employers? Drunken consent and sexual harassment
The key takeaway from AB v GH Limited? Consent, intoxication and “unwanted” conduct are not always as clear-cut as they might seem. With the duty to prevent sexual harassment strengthening on 30 October 2026, employers should be focusing on prevention before problems arise.
Insights
Sep 02, 2026
Changes to our penalty and decision-making policies
On the 15 June 2026, the FCA issued a consultation paper: CP26/19: Changes to our penalty and decision-making policies. BCLP has responded independently to the consultation, supporting the FCA's commitment to effective enforcement, but raising concerns about the proposal to increase penalties for "wealthier individuals" by taking account of the size of their income or net assets when assessing deterrence. A copy of BCLP’s response can be found below.
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Sep 02, 2026
Christian Bromley discusses wrongful conviction case with ProPublica
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Sep 02, 2026
Lindsay Aggarwal discusses BCLP's Parental Leave Program with ABA Journal
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Sep 02, 2026
Mark Paskar, Steve Trubac and Jazmyn Ferguson analyze Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Decision in Law360
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Sep 02, 2026
Matt Petersen featured in member spotlight by Colorado Lawyer
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Sep 01, 2026
BCLP advises Tenergie on major financing and refinancing in France
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Sep 01, 2026
Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.