Insights

We are pleased to have supported Foxtons with their acquisition of Cauldwell Property Services.

The expansion of the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme announced in the 2025 Budget is a welcome development for early-stage and growing businesses. While much of the attention has focused on the tax advantages, the scale of the changes also prompts an important question: what are the implications for valuations?

Barbara Bento, Antony Greenwood, Justin Stevenson, and Mark Taylor were recently featured in GB News, sharing insights on HMRC’s planned clampdown on tax avoidance, expected to intensify from 2026.

Well-known investment managers are combining and the charities and not-for-profits they serve should take note of the risks and benefits this could entail.

With changes to UK GAAP taking effect in January 2026, FRS 102 will undergo significant revisions. Gaining an early understanding of these updates will help you prepare effectively.

We’re delighted to share that Meera Shah, Head of M&A at Buzzacott, was recently featured in Business Sale Report’s article “An insider look at intellectual property in M&A.”

We are pleased to announce that Buzzacott has been shortlisted for The Professional Services Management Excellence Awards 2026 in the Excellence in Marketing & Business Development category.

The recent Autumn Budget offers an insight into HMRC’s future areas of focus, through its announcements and future funding commitments. It is clear that HMRC will continue its efforts to address the tax gap, especially in relation to tax evasion, criminal activity, and the hidden economy. For businesses and individuals, this will likely translate directly into a higher risk of HMRC scrutiny and investigation.