Latest News from Kent Corporate Finance Alliance
Chamber vows to keep virtual networking events by popular demand
Chamber vows to keep virtual networking events by popular demand Virtual networking events run by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have proved so popular with attendees that the organisation has agreed to continue hosting the monthly sessions, even as lockdown restrictions ease and increased contact becomes possible. The new series of free monthly networking sessions will again be sponsored by law firm Furley [...]
Record Breaking Climate Expedition backed by Kreston Reeves Launches double world record-attempts to mark UN climate conference in Glasgow
Record Breaking Climate Expedition backed by Kreston Reeves Launches double world record-attempts to mark UN climate conference in Glasgow A world-first circumnavigation of mainland Britain is to be attempted by the ‘human swan’ in a specially adapted electric paramotor. [...]
Kreston Reeves commits to hybrid working arrangements and a new London hub
Kreston Reeves commits to hybrid working arrangements and a new London hub Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has made a commitment to hybrid working arrangements across the firm and announced a new London office hub in Shoreditch. [...]
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme has this week (6 April) opened its books to businesses looking for funds to support post-Covid growth. But unlike its predecessors, [...]
Covid pandemic prompts increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney
Covid pandemic prompts increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney Kent law firm Furley Page has seen an increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic leads more people to put arrangements in place now in [...]
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves
Recovery Loan Scheme opens books but on commercial terms, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government’s Recovery Loan Scheme has this week (6 April) opened its books to businesses looking for funds to support post-Covid growth. But unlike its predecessors, [...]
Thomson Snell & Passmore appointed to Shawbrook’s legal panel for Development Finance
Thomson Snell & Passmore appointed to Shawbrook’s legal panel for Development Finance Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has been appointed to specialist bank Shawbrook’s legal panel. The firm’s commercial property department will advise the bank [...]
John Spencer Appointed Vice President of TWTDLS
John Spence Appointed Vice President Property litigation Partner, John Spence, is now Vice President of the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & District Law Society (TWTDLS), which puts him in line to be President next year. John joined CooperBurnett’s litigation team [...]
CBI calls for overhaul of government policy on environmental taxes
CBI Calls for Overhaul of Government Policy on Environmental Taxes The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the government to overhaul its policy on environmental taxes to help the UK get back on track to reach net-zero. In [...]
Spring Budget 2021: What it means for businesses
Spring Budget 2021: What it means for businesses Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s, statement in the House of Commons, many businesses across the UK will be pleased to see a planned route out of the economic [...]
Kreston Reeves named large firm finalist at Accounting Excellence Awards 2020
Kreston Reeves named large firm finalist at Accounting Excellence Awards 2020 Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has been named as one of five finalists at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2020, Large Firm of the Year category. The [...]
Government reform of Capital Gains Tax
Government reform of Capital Gains Tax will have far-reaching impact, says accountants Kreston Reeves The Government has asked the Office of Tax Simplification to review Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Changes are likely to be announced in the Chancellor’s autumn [...]
New Banking and Finance Lawyer for Thomson Snell & Passmore
New Banking and Finance Lawyer for Thomson Snell & Passmore Ex Freshfields and Clifford Chance hire further strengthens the corporate and commercial team Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has appointed banking and finance specialist Katya [...]
Lawyer warns Kent businesses could face prosecution
Lawyer warns Kent businesses could face prosecution if they return staff to work without thorough risk assessments As employers across Kent plan to welcome employees back to the workplace, law firm Furley Page has outlined the essential steps businesses [...]
Shop around and prepare a compelling case if looking for funding
Shop around and prepare a compelling case if actively looking for funding says Kreston Reeves Over 100 days into the Coronavirus pandemic and many businesses are still actively looking for sources of funding, but it is important that they [...]
Advice for families in crisis, as domestic abuse soars during lockdown
Lawyer provides advice for families in crisis, as domestic abuse soars during lockdown Following reports that domestic abuse cases have soared as a result of strains placed on families by the coronavirus lockdown, solicitor Rosie Eastwood from leading regional [...]
Government extends furlough
Government extends furlough giving businesses lifeline to October – comment from accountants Kreston Reeves The Government has announced changes to the furlough scheme giving businesses a lifeline to October. The changes will see employers from: 1 July allowed to bring [...]
Delays at Companies House leave struggling businesses with more debt
Delays at Companies House leave struggling businesses with more debt, says accountants Kreston Reeves Delays at Companies House are leaving businesses wishing to dissolve with growing and unnecessary debt, warns accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves. Andrew Tate, [...]
Real economy faces critical challenge over next 12 weeks
Real economy faces critical challenge over next 12 weeks, says accountants Kreston Reeves A survey of 221 small and medium sized businesses in Kent, Sussex and London indicates that the next 12 weeks will be critical to the survival [...]