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Corporate and Private Client eNews
The latest edition of our Corporate and Private Client eNews is now available to download.
Why it pays to be a great place to work
The Sunday Times recently published its annual list of the Best Places to Work. 22 of the 92 firms that received the award in the Big Companies category – almost a quarter – were in hospitality. Among these it was fantastic to see a number of our clients listed, including Flat Iron, Red Engine and Oakman Group, […]
New tipping laws pushed back until 1 October 2024
Following the consultation on the new legislation and Code of Practice, the new tipping legislation which was originally due to come into effect from July has been pushed back to 1 October 2024. This will allow businesses more time to prepare for the implementation of the changes. The final code of practice of the Fair Tips Act was officially published today (22 April 2024). The new code introduces changes to previous announcements.
Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin & Wallace
haysmacintyre provided financial and tax due diligence on Portobello Pub Company’s acquisition of Darwin & Wallace.
VAT recovery on sale of shares in subsidiary companies
In July 2023, the Upper Tier Tribunal (UTT) released its decision in the case of Hotel La Tour (HLT).
Navigating the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
On 15 December 2023, The Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade issued a ‘Code of Practice’ to promote fairness and transparency around the allocation of tips across the hospitality sector. Despite the announcement, many operators were still left with uncertainty and questions on how the Act and Code of Practice would […]
Update to the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) is intended to prevent employers from withholding any amount of tips payable to employees and to ensure 100% of the tips and service charge are passed on to the employees.
Managing the Staffing Crunch
Isabelle Shepherd, Director, has been featured in CLH (Caterer Licensee Hotelier) News’ weekly digital magazine, covering the ongoing hospitality staffing crisis and the impact this has had on businesses, find out more below or read the full digital edition here.