News from BAB’s Members, Thought Leadership from BAB Members
The UK’s tax landscape has undergone a seismic shift—and if you’re a US citizen with ties to the UK, these changes could have a significant impact on your financial planning. From the abolition of the remittance basis to a new four-year tax exemption for newcomers, the rules have been rewritten, and the implications are far-reaching.
In this detailed analysis, Charles Russell Speechlys breaks down what the new UK tax regime means for US persons, especially those navigating trusts, inheritance tax, and cross-border estate planning. With the concept of “domicile” replaced by “long-term residence” as the key factor for inheritance tax exposure, understanding your status has never been more critical.
As more US individuals explore a move across the Atlantic, the UK continues to attract with its global business hub status, top-tier education, and lifestyle appeal. But beneath the surface lies a complex web of tax considerations that can catch even the savviest expats off guard.
In this insightful piece, Charles Russell Speechlys unpacks the critical UK tax implications for US persons relocating to the UK—from Stamp Duty Land Tax and capital gains to inheritance planning and the remittance basis. Whether you’re buying property, managing trusts, or planning your estate, this article is a must-read for navigating the transatlantic tax maze with confidence.
Associate Rachel Easton of the firm’s London office authored an article for People Management magazine titled “Change to Statutory Unpaid Parental Leave.” In the article, Rachel discusses the recent changes to statutory unpaid parental leave in the UK, focusing on the implications for both employers and employees. She provides valuable insights into how these changes can impact workplace policies and practices.
T3 are thrilled to share that their Head of Responsible AI, Jen Gennai, has been named Responsible AI Leader of the Year – North America 2025 by Women in AI (WAI).
This recognition, announced on June 6th, celebrates Jen’s pioneering leadership in developing and embedding Responsible AI frameworks that drive real-world impact. Her commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness continues to shape the future of ethical AI – within T3 and far beyond.
WAI is a global nonprofit championing inclusive, ethical AI by advancing diverse leadership and helping shape public policy. WAI plays a key role in major EU-backed initiatives such as AEQUITAS, DIVERSIFAIR, and AI4EU, all working to ensure that AI innovation benefits society as a whole.
The Prime Minister launched an Immigration White Paper in May with major consequences for employers in all sectors of the UK economy. The document outlines an agenda of measures to incentivise employers to invest in training local workers rather than relying on lesser skilled labour from overseas.
London Employment Associate Daniel Stander authored an article in People Management examining how employers should respond when senior executives are found to have misrepresented their qualifications.
US President, Donald Trump’s ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ includes tax provisions that will make global mobility much more expensive for businesses unless they plan ahead.
HCA Healthcare UK was incredibly proud to be part of the pioneering collaboration that saw the UK’s first birth following a womb transplant. The teams at HCA UK said this was a big achievement for medicine and that is one of the most meaningful moments of their career.
Labor and Employment attorneys Jonathan Maude and Daniel Stander were recently published in the May 2025 issue of PLC Magazine for their in-depth article, “Stemming the Tide of Disengagement.”
In the article, Jonathan and Daniel explore the evolving dynamics of employee disengagement, including the rise of proxy resignations and quiet quitting, and offer practical strategies UK employers can adopt to improve workplace trust, engagement, and retention.
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court reached a unanimous decision, in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] USCK 16, that the terms ”man”, “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 (“EqA”) refer to a biological man, a biological woman and biological sex, and therefore that the legal definitions of “man” and “woman” do not include transgender men and transgender women.
