From Travers Smith

On 23 June 2026, HMRC published a consultation titled Modernising the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies . The consultation proposes fundamental reform to the rules governing how payments from companies to their shareholders are taxed. Although the primary focus is on individual shareholders and trusts, the consultation will also impact corporates. It has the potent...

In the fifth episode of our Frontline series, Sarah-Jane Denton , a Director in our Operational Risk & Environment team, joins Jon Reddington to discuss the importance of human rights due diligence in the context of defence, how sustainability frameworks and responsible investment policies are helping the flow of capital into defence, the practical challenges this creates, and what robust huma...

In the fourth episode of our Frontline series, Michael O'Brien Kelly , a Partner in our Funds team, joins Jon Reddington to discuss the place of defence investment in the fundraising process.

In the third episode of our Frontline series, Michael Ross , a Director in our Technology & Commercial Transactions team, joins Sian Keall to discuss the current regulatory landscape for defence procurement in the UK, as well as some of the key practical and legal considerations for businesses looking to contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.

On 23 June 2026, HMRC published a consultation titled Modernising the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies . The consultation proposes fundamental reform to the rules governing how payments from companies to their shareholders are taxed. Although the primary focus is on individual shareholders and trusts, the consultation will also impact corporates. It has the potent...

In the second episode of our Frontline series, Finance Partner Ryan Ayrton joins Jon Reddington to discuss the current landscape for financing defence deals and what this means for borrowers and lenders looking to do business on the global stage within the current geopolitical climate.

On 23 June 2026, HMRC published a consultation titled Modernising the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies . On 23 June 2026, HMRC published a consultation titled Modernising the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies . The consultation proposes fundamental reform to the rules governing how payments from companies to their shareholders are...

In the first episode of our Frontline series, Ingrid Hodgskiss , a Partner in our Competition team, joins Siân Keall to discuss the UK's National Security & Investment Act (" NSIA "). The NSIA is the UK's version of a foreign direct investment regime and came into force four and a half years ago. Ingrid and Siân discuss the impact of the NSIA on defence sector deal making in the current geopol...

Travers Smith is proud to act for Jason Jones in his appeal to the Privy Council challenging Trinidadian laws that criminalise same-sex intimacy. In this podcast, Caroline Edwards (Partner) and James Hulmes (Senior Counsel) discuss the case and its significance with Jason.

In this episode, Travers Smith partner Huw Jenkin and senior associate Ophelia Chan explore the growing role of AI in international arbitration and how it compares to its more established use in English litigation. They discuss the current state of AI adoption across both forums, from technology-assisted review (TAR) in disclosure to the emerging use of generative AI tools, alongside the key risks...

During 2025, HMRC paused their concessionary treatment for administrative errors relating to withholding tax on cross-border interest payments. The concession is paused while HMRC review the UK's procedures for claiming relief under a double tax treaty. In this podcast, we discuss the background, the principles involved, and the practical implications of HMRC's decision to pause the concession and...

In this pilot episode of the Travers Smith International Arbitration podcast,  Huw Jenkin , (Partner in our Dispute Resolution team) and Adam Short (Senior Counsel in the team) discuss the increasing popularity of international arbitration and the reasons behind this increase. They also discuss a number of differences between arbitration and litigation and why parties might opt for one over t...

Travers Smith's regular update on legal developments in pensions.

In this short video, Rich Offord , Kirsty Emery and Jonathan Rush discuss what suppliers can do to make sure they get paid.  Topics covered include tips on how to push back against customer demands for long payment terms, additional protections such as parent company guarantees and the value of reporting obligations to provide early warning of financial problems at the customer. 

Opening sentence: Today we are launching our new podcast series, Different Voices. For the first episode, to mark Social Mobility Day 2025, Jacob Miller (tagged to profile) has kindly spoken to Garth Heron, Travers Smith's Diversity & Inclusion Executive, about 'code-switching.' Codeswitching is the act of tailoring your identity to the workplace in order to 'fit in', whether that be changing...

In this short video, Rich Offord , Katie Hindley and Jonathan Rush highlight some of the key issues for customers when negotiating payment clauses in commercial contracts. Topics covered include common pitfalls when seeking to withhold payments in response to poor supplier performance and the importance of set off rights.  We also discuss why some customers may need to devote more attention t...

Travers Smith's regular update on legal developments in pensions.

A series of dynamic conversations hosted by Simon Witney, sustainable finance specialist, joined by two expert guests.   Simon's guests, Ross Butler, Managing Director of Linear B Group, and Tosin Adeyeri, Partner in our Funds team, debate opposing answers to this topical question. Listen now to learn what ESG-linked carried interest means and how it works, plus the pros and cons of incorpora...

Travers Smith's regular update on legal developments in pensions.

In a brand-new podcast, hosted by our competition experts, you can learn about the ways in which the hot topics in competition law impact, and apply to, the gaming industry. Episode 1 sees Head of Competition Stephen Whitfield and Associate Chloe Budd provide an overview on the state of play of M&A in the gaming industry and discuss how the EU and UK merger control regimes are dealing wit...

Travers Smith's regular update on legal developments in pensions.

In this short video, Richard Offord , Katie Hindley and Jonathan Rush provide a 5 minute primer on key pricing issues in commercial contracts.  Topics covered include whether suppliers can raise prices unilaterally, how to deal with inflation, cost plus and open book pricing, audit clauses, "best price" or MFN obligations, price-matching clauses and benchmarking.

We started the series by looking at the approach of the previous UK government to the regulation of AI.  In "State of Play II", partners James Longster and Louisa Chambers from our Technology & Commercial Transactions department revisit the UK's regulatory outlook for AI following the election of the Labour Government.  They discuss Labour's change of approach, the UK's signature of...

Listen to the introduction to What's Happening in Pensions - Issue 112.

In this episode, Partner James Longster in our Technology & Commercial Transactions team sits down with Senior Associate Laura Smyth in our Operational Risk & Environment team, to discuss the Corporate Governance implications of the new EU Artificial Intelligence Act.  Together they explore key best practice and legal requirements for businesses, including the importance of dedicated...