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In our latest client spotlight, we're taking a look at Brink and their work helping solve the big challenges that matter to the whole world, including global education, health, climate change and digital transformation. “𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 Chris, Kieran 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵. 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺. 𝘈𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮.” Abigail Freeman, Brink Co-Founder. Learn more about Brink and the Brink Foundation, as well as the work of our Charities and Social Ventures team, with insights from Partner Chris Willis Pickup: https://lnkd.in/e4bBKqER

Partner Patrick Harney and Associate Natalie Lim have written an article for STEP – Advising Families Across Generations, exploring the intricacies of the US-UK Income Tax Treaty. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e36ZtpfN

Christopher Gribbin analyses the Court of Appeal's pivotal judgment in World Uyghur Congress v National Crime Agency for The Law Society Gazette. This decision reshapes the 'adequate consideration' exemption under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, affecting supply chains and professional services in the UK. Discover the implications of this ruling and what it means for your business or firm by reading the full article. https://lnkd.in/ejSJUW7F

Liz Hunter, Nicola Simmons, and Moustapha Hammoud provide expert analysis on tax considerations for entrepreneurs selling a UK business in a recent article for Tax Journal. They explore potential exemptions, reliefs, and the strategic use of trusts and philanthropic structures in estate planning. The piece also delves into the crucial decisions around the sale structure and its implications for tax and employment. Read more. https://lnkd.in/etuc3Wr5

Mishcon de Reya has successfully advised Vision Industries Company on three significant sustainable energy joint ventures, totalling over US$3 billion, as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 renewable energy goals. These projects, in collaboration with leading Chinese green energy firms and Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Localization Company (RELC), aim to boost local manufacturing for wind and solar power. The complex, cross-border deals were led by Michael Maloney, with a cross-disciplinary team from our London and Hong Kong offices, and in association with the Ebrahim Al Habardi Law Office in Riyadh. For more details, read the full website post. https://lnkd.in/evSQEgJJ

Wei Zhang and Timothy Burns provide a timely analysis of the increased unified tax credit and its impending sunset in 2026. In the piece, they outline the potential impact for US Persons and the importance of being aware of the current exemption before it reverts to pre-TCJA levels. Explore insights on the significance of this change and how it could affect estate planning strategies: https://lnkd.in/eF4aif5h

Mark Lanning, Immigration Director based in Hong Kong, offers invaluable advice for international students in the US in a new piece. From navigating post-graduation work opportunities like OPT and H-1B visas to understanding the US tax implications, Mark's insights are crucial for students and their families aiming to maximise their educational and professional experiences in America. Learn more about the strategic steps students can take to secure their future and protect their family's wealth in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/eAvhjYqA

On 26 August, Mishcon Singapore will be sponsoring the Singapore International Arbitration Centre's annual SIAC Symposium, bringing together key players from the international arbitration sphere. Partner Gavin Margetson will be participating in the "International Arbitration in the Age of Trade Disruption and Energy Transition" session alongside a panel of experts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejDZsc6q

The King's Speech was delivered yesterday at the State Opening of Parliament, marking the ceremonial commencement of the parliamentary session, and setting out the new Government's legislative agenda for this session.  Will Winch, Liz Hunter, Johnny Kelly, Fran Rance, Jessica Good, Carol Katz, Andrew Goldstone, Jon Baines, Alison Taylor, Idina Glyn, Simon Leaf, Alexander Rhodes, Daniel Gray, Kizzy Augustin, Kate Higgins, Joshua Green, George Irving and Leah Alpren-Waterman share their thoughts on some of the anticipated Bills set out in the King's Speech: https://lnkd.in/e8Mm55K4

Next 100 Years celebrates their 10 year anniversary this year, and Mishcon de Reya Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss is one of the 10th Anniversary Patrons supporting the #PavingTheWay campaign. Through a £100,000 scholarship fund, the Paving the Way campaign will support 30 scholars, covering a three-year period, starting in 2025. Each scholar will be named after one of 30 female trailblazers of the first 100 years. Learn more about #PavingTheWay for women in law: https://lnkd.in/dDYzhMV