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Peter Chapman takes up role as Managing Partner of Buzzacott
Today, Peter Chapman formally takes up the role of Managing Partner at Buzzacott. He succeeds Tony Hopson, who has led the firm for the past eight years. Peter has spent 16 years at Buzzacott, where he has held several senior leadership positions and has served as a long-standing member of the…
1 Oct 2026
Insight Business Tax Tax Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing – the interaction between tax and accounting
Transfer pricing sits at the intersection of tax and accounting, but it serves different objectives in each discipline. For tax, the primary purpose is to ensure that intercompany transactions are priced on an arm’s length basis; for accounting, the focus is how the intercompany transactions are…
25 Sep 2026
Deal Real Estate and Construction Corporate Finance Transaction Services
Buzzacott supports Foxtons on four regional acquisitions
We were delighted to provide financial due diligence and transaction support to Foxtons Group plc on four lettings-focused acquisitions across Birmingham, Watford and the Reading area. Announced on 23 September 2026, the acquisitions comprise Maguire Jackson and Davidson Estates in Birmingham…
23 Sep 2026
Insight Tax Tax Disputes and Investigations
Received a Personal Liability Notice from HMRC? What it means and how to challenge it
A Personal Liability Notice (PLN) can make you personally responsible for certain company tax liabilities or penalties. If you have received a notice, it is important to understand when HMRC can issue one, whether it has been issued correctly and the options available to challenge it. What is a…
21 Sep 2026
Insight Tax Disputes and Investigations
HMRC launches new Loan Charge Settlement Scheme with reduced liabilities for eligible taxpayers
Following an independent review of the Loan Charge, HMRC has introduced a new settlement scheme that could significantly reduce outstanding liabilities for some taxpayers and provide a new opportunity to resolve long-running disguised remuneration disputes. In response to the Independent Loan…
21 Sep 2026
News Real Estate and Construction Business Tax
Construction News feature: Sarah Prothero discusses tax and unlocking UK development
Sarah Prothero recently featured in Construction News, sharing her insights on the role tax can play in unlocking UK development. Sarah explains why developers should consider tax at the very outset of a project, from choosing the right structure and understanding VAT costs to protecting cashflow…
21 Sep 2026
Deal Technology and Media Corporate Finance M&A Advisory
Buzzacott advises Aquila Learning on its investment from Northcote Equity
We are pleased to have advised the shareholders of Aquila Learning on a minority investment from Northcote Equity. Overview of the deal The transaction provides Aquila with a long-term investment partner to support its next phase of growth, including international expansion and the broadening of…
18 Sep 2026
Insight Business Tax Tax Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing documentation: full report vs short-form memorandum
The size of your company can affect the level of transfer pricing documentation you are required to prepare. Understanding your UK requirements will help ensure your documentation aligns with both HMRC and OECD expectations. Transfer pricing documentation generally takes one of two forms; a full…
18 Sep 2026
Insight US/UK Tax
Are 529 plans tax efficient for Americans living in the UK?
For Americans living in the UK, a 529 plan that works well from a US tax perspective may not produce the same result in the UK. Changes to the UK’s inheritance tax regime from 6 April 2025 have made that distinction more important, particularly for those who are, or are approaching, Long-Term UK…
17 Sep 2026
Insight Tax Disputes and Investigations
HMRC’s focus on crypto is increasing: Do you have undeclared crypto gains?
HMRC is set to receive significantly more information about UK cryptoasset users through new international reporting requirements. If you have previously traded, invested in, or received cryptoassets, now may be the time to review whether any income or gains have been reported correctly. HMRC has…
15 Sep 2026