R&D Claims - the Ongoing Impact of HMRC's New Approach

R&D Claims – the Ongoing Impact of HMRC’s New Approach

In collaboration with Johnston Carmichael, Scotland’s largest independent accountancy firm, DWF’s Corporate Tax and Corporate experts discuss the impact of HMRC’s new R&D approach on R&D claims and corporate transactions. The research and development (“R&D”) tax relief system is designed to encourage investment in innovation and drive economic growth. From…

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DWF has been reappointed to BT Group’s legal panel for another 3 years

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has been reappointed to BT Group’s legal panel, marking another milestone in its partnership with the multinational telecommunications company. The legal panel will be in place for the next three years and is comprised of 11 firms – a reduction…

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DWF discusses latest labour market figures in Scotland

The Scottish labour market figures for the period November 2023 to January 2024 indicate that over the quarter the unemployment rate decreased, while the employment rate increased and the inactivity rate decreased – a continued positive trajectory despite the challenging economic climate. The highlights for the period show the unemployment…

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DWF announces 14 promotions in Scotland

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 14 promotions across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. This includes promotion to partner for construction litigator Katherine Doran and insurance lawyer Lindsay Ogunyemi. Five colleagues were also promoted to the position of director; real estate lawyers Emma Frizzle,…

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DWF’s UK corporate team advised on 188 deals in 2023

The UK and Ireland Corporate team of DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, advised on 188 deals in 2023, with a combined value of more than £3.5 billion. DWF’s UK & Ireland team acted on deals across all of the business’ core sectors, but technology transactions…

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DWF comments on latest Scotland Labour Market figures

During the period October to December 2023 Scotland’s labour market remained resilient despite the ongoing economic uncertainty.  Over the quarter the unemployment rate increased slightly, the employment rate increased and the inactivity rate decreased.  The highlights for the period show Scotland’s unemployment rate was 4.5%, an increase of 0.1% over…

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DWF adds new corporate partner in Scotland

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has appointed Jonathan Kirkwood as a new corporate partner in Edinburgh. With over 24 years of expertise in corporate law, Jonathan Kirkwood joins DWF as a corporate partner after nearly 15 years at Pinsent Masons. Jonathan brings extensive experience in…

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DWF comments on latest Scotland Labour Market figures

During the period September to November 2023 Scotland’s labour market remained robust in the face of significant economic challenges.  The headline figures show an estimated employment rate of 74.4%, an increase of 0.1% over the quarter.  By way of comparison, Scotland’s estimated employment rate was slightly below the UK rate…

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