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What the UK's £30bn wealth tax windfall really means for long term planning
June 1, 2026
What the UK's £30bn wealth tax windfall really means for long term planning

Wealth is becoming easier to tax, harder to protect through inaction, and more exposed to long term policy risk. Azets Wealth Management work closely with tax, accounting and advisory specialists across the Azets group to help clients. 

Charity Aid Foundation Accounts - A simple, tax‑efficient way for LLPs and partners to manage charitable giving
June 1, 2026
Charity Aid Foundation Accounts - A simple, tax‑efficient way for LLPs and partners to manage charitable giving

Charity Aid Foundation Accounts provide a straightforward, flexible and tax‑efficient way to give to charity, without sacrificing control or increasing administration.

President's Newsletter - May 2026
May 1, 2026
President's Newsletter - May 2026

The President reviews her Area Visits and set out forthcoming events. 

President's Newsletter - April 2026
March 31, 2026
President's Newsletter - April 2026

Lesley Fairclough's first newsletter as the newly elected President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society. 

News from New Park Court Chambers
March 30, 2026
News from New Park Court Chambers

New Park Court Chambers share high profile announcements, briefings and notice of a forthcoming Family Seminar. 

What Underwriters Look for Early in Serious Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Claims
March 30, 2026
What Underwriters Look for Early in Serious Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Claims

When a serious personal injury or catastrophic injury claim is referred to us, underwriters quickly start looking for indicators that suggest it may develop into a high-value matter. In this article we take a look at three key elements involved.

Law firms - Registering as a tax adviser with HMRC
March 30, 2026
Law firms - Registering as a tax adviser with HMRC

If your law firm interacts with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs then you may be affected by the changes coming in on 18 May 2026

Webinars for new and retiring partners of a law firm
March 30, 2026
Webinars for new and retiring partners of a law firm

PKF Francis Clark share two highly recommended webinars with Society members - 'Becoming a self-employed member of a law firm' webinar and 'Retirement from a law firm' webinar.

Hidden threats to retirement: Understanding sequencing risk
March 30, 2026
Hidden threats to retirement: Understanding sequencing risk

Retirement planning is often viewed through the lens of long-term averages – average returns, average life expectancy, average withdrawal rates. Yet real world outcomes rarely follow neat averages. Azets Wealth Management can offer advice and support.

Making your Law Firm's Website Work in an AI-Driven World
March 30, 2026
Making your Law Firm's Website Work in an AI-Driven World

Made up of a team of CIM Chartered Marketers, Cal Partners www.calpartners.co.uk is an award-winning professional services marketing agency headed by a former practising solicitor that connects marketing strategy, user behaviour and evolving search technologies to deliver impactful results for our clients.