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YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
James Ward
7 July 2025
Modern industrial strategy: updates to National Security and Investment Act under review
Many of you will know that the Government published, on 23 June, its Modern Industrial Strategy paper and, with it, committed to creating a “predictable, proportionate, and transparent investment screening framework” and launching a 12-week consultation on updating the definitions of the 17 sensitive sectors of the economy as set out in the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA).
27 March 2025
Is Warranty and Indemnity Insurance the Key to Mitigating Risk in Your Business Sale/Purchase?
In business sales and acquisitions, managing risk is not just important – it is essential for a smooth and successful transaction. One of the most powerful tools to mitigate these risks is warranty and indemnity (“W&I”) insurance. W&I insurance provides vital protection for both buyers and sellers against unforeseen liabilities that may arise after the deal is completed.
16 May 2024
AI and national security – tread with caution
Glafkos advises a broad range of corporate and private clients on M&A, joint ventures, private equity and growth capital transactions and general company law matters.
16 February 2024
Anatomy of a deal - The 9-step guide to selling your business part 3
In our ongoing series, "Anatomy of a Deal - The 9-step Guide to Selling Your Business," we've been breaking down the intricate steps involved in selling a business to provide clarity and guidance to business owners embarking on this journey.
In the previous instalments, we've covered crucial aspects such as engaging advisors, drafting heads of terms, conducting due diligence, preparing transaction documents, addressing disclosure, and finalising ancillary documents. Now, as we delve deeper into the intricacies of the deal, we'll explore the pivotal steps that take place during the exchange, completion, and post-completion phases.
16 February 2024
Anatomy of a deal - The 9-step guide to selling your business part 2
In this part 2 of our Anatomy of a Deal blog series, we delve into the complexities of transaction documents, disclosure, and ancillary documents.