Ignacio Morillas-Paredes guest speaker on Extenda discussing business investment in the UK

Ignacio Morillas-Paredes guest speaker on Extenda discussing business investment in the UK

15th September 2021

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Gracias a su amplio conocimiento en la industria, Ignacio Morillas-Paredes, socio de Colman Coyle, es invitado regularmente a impartir seminarios web en el Reino Unido y España. Ignacio Morillas es un abogado con la doble titulación, Abogado español y Solicitor inglés.

Ignacio ha sido invitado como ponente el 16 de septiembre de 2021 a las 10h (CEST). El seminario web sobre “La inversión empresarial en el Reino Unido” es una buena oportunidad para que Ignacio trate los aspectos legales básicos de la inversión en el Reino Unido después del Brexit, que incluyen la creación de empresas y las obligaciones de registro inherentes a las mismas.

Además, los siguientes temas también serán cubiertos por oradores invitados:

• Cultura empresarial y cómo hacer negocios en el Reino Unido
• Operaciones bancarias básicas, incluida la apertura de cuentas bancarias en el Reino Unido
• Elementos impositivos que incluyen las principales figuras impositivas, tipos impositivos y períodos.

El webinar está organizado por la Embajada Británica en España y Extenda, la Agencia de Promoción Comercial de Andalucía que se dedica a la promoción internacional de los productos andaluces y la expansión del negocio andaluz en los mercados exteriores.

Si desea asistir virtualmente al evento, recibir una copia de las notas a, por favor comuníquese con Felipe Martinez en el correo uk.d@extenda.es

Through his extensive knowledge in the industry, Ignacio Morillas-Paredes, a partner at Colman Coyle, is regularly invited to attend webinars across the UK and Spain. Ignacio Morillas is a dual qualified lawyer, Spanish Abogado and English solicitor.

Ignacio has been invited to be a guest speaker on 16 September 2021 at 10am (CEST). The webinar named “business investment in the UK” is a welcome opportunity for Ignacio to discuss the basic legal aspects of investing in the UK following Brexit, which include the creation of companies and inherent registry duties.

In addition, the following topics will also be covered by guest speakers:

  • Business culture and how to do business in the UK
  • Basic banking operations including opening bank accounts in the UK
  • Tax elements including the main tax figures, tax rates and periods

The webinar is hosted by The British Embassy in Spain and Extenda, the Trade Promotion Agency of Andalusia which is dedicated to the international promotion of Andalusian products and the expansion of Andalusian business in foreign markets.

If you would like to attend the event virtually, receive a copy of the notes or discuss further, please contact Felipe Martinez at uk.d@extenda.es.

Colman Coyle re-elected to the Committee of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom board

Colman Coyle re-elected to the Committee of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom board

13th September 2021

Ignacio Morillas, socio en Colman Coyle ha sido reelegido vocal en la Junta directiva de la Cámara de Comercio de España en Reino Unido

Estamos encantados de anunciar que Ignacio Morillas-Paredes y Colman Coyle han sido reelegidos a la Junta Directiva de la Cámara de Comercio de España en el Reino Unido tras las elecciones generales celebradas a de principios de este verano.

Se ha elegido una nueva junta para los próximos cuatro años, formándola 21 empresas que representan un amplio abanico de sectores y cuyo fin es el de apoyar a las empresas españolas y mejorar las relaciones comerciales entre Gran Bretaña y España.

Ignacio Morillas-Paredes, abogado español y solicitor inglés, comentó: “Estamos encantados de que Colman Coyle haya sido reelegido como miembro de la junta de la Cámara y nos gustaría agradecer a todos los miembros por su implicación apoyo y participación en este proceso de elección. Este último año y medio, ha sido un periodo sin parangón,  junto al Brexit se unió el Covid, para complicar aun mas las cosas tanto para empresas y como profesionales. Desde Colman Coyle, siempre hemos estado y seguiremos estando disponibles para ofrecer el apoyo y el asesoramiento que nuestros clientes puedan necesitar ”.

We are delighted to announce Ignacio Morillas-Paredes and Colman Coyle have been re-elected to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom board following the General Election at the beginning of this summer.

A new board has been elected for the next four years, which consist of 21 companies across a wide range of industries, designed to assist Spanish businesses and enhancing British Spanish commercial relationships.

Dual qualified Spanish Lawyer and English solicitor Ignacio Morillas-Paredes commented “We are delighted Colman Coyle has been re-elected as a member of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce board and would like to thank all members for their involvement and participation in this election process. This last year and a half with Brexit and Covid making the headlines, it has been a very challenging period for companies and professionals alike. We have always been and will remain available to offer the support and advice our clients may need.”

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What do amendments to the Building Safety Bill mean for the industry? Ross Wilson discusses all in Property Week magazine

What do amendments to the Building Safety Bill mean for the industry? Ross Wilson discusses all in Property Week magazine

2nd September 2021

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Ross Wilson, a Senior Associate in our Property Litigation department, recently wrote an article for Property Week on the amendments to the Building Safety Bill.

The full article can be seen on the Property Week website here.

Ross has been and continues to be involved in a wide range of cladding related disputes (both for building owners, tenants and at points at the Grenfell Inquiry). If you wish to discuss a potential cladding dispute, please contact Ross on +44 (0)20 7354 3000 or ross.wilson@colmancoyle.com.

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Colman Coyle, Hawksford and Russo-British Chamber of Commerce to host a hybrid event on investing in buy-to-let property in the UK

Colman Coyle, Hawksford and Russo-British Chamber of Commerce to host a hybrid event on investing in buy-to-let property in the UK

26th August 2021

Colman Coyle are delighted to host a joint event along with Hawksford and Russo-British Chamber of Commerce in relation to foreign investors looking at buy-to-let property in the UK.

The panel of speakers from Colman Coyle include Oksana Howard (Corporate and International), Patrick Green (Private Client) and Sayrha Elahi (Property) and will be a good opportunity for attendees to learn more about the buy-to-let property market in London and the UK.

The event will take place on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at The Clermont Hotel in Charing Cross, and it will also be broadcasted via Zoom.

If you wish to find out further information or register your attendance (either in person or remotely) please sign up through the RBCC website here: https://bit.ly/3j5EVEa

Colman Coyle act for a significant number of foreign investors in the UK. If you have any questions on how we can assist or would like to discuss this event, please contact Oksana Howard on +44 (0)20 7704 3446 or oksana.howard@colmancoyle.com.

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New Covid-19 Commercial Rent Arrears Arbitration scheme

New Covid-19 Commercial Rent Arrears Arbitration scheme

24th August 2021

There is anecdotal evidence that commercial rent arrears have been on the rise during the pandemic as businesses were forced to close.

On 4 August 2021 the Government published some of the proposed objectives regarding a planned binding arbitration system for commercial landlords and tenants who have been affected.

It is planned that the new arbitration system will only apply to commercial tenants who have been affected by COVID-19 business closures and only for the period during which the restrictions applied, from March 2020 (the “ringfenced period”).

At this stage the new arbitration process is intended to be an effective way of resolving disputes and planned to be quicker than comparable court proceedings.

The parties will be encouraged to reach consensual agreements where possible. It will be expected that terms should be agreed between impacted landlords and tenants.

The final details are yet to be announced; however the intention is that the process will enable landlords to evict any tenant for the non-payment of rent incurred prior to March 2020 and from the end of the ringfenced period.

Landlords will also be able to charge interest on rent incurred from the end of the ringfenced period onwards, subject to the terms of the lease.

It is planned that there will be an expectation that tenants and landlords will both contribute to the cost of the arbitration. However, there are likely to be costs penalties for those parties who have not acted in good faith.

The binding arbitration system is designed to trigger the start of a return to ‘business as usual’, by balancing the protection of landlords and supporting those businesses most in need.

Even prior to the scheme coming into force there are other options available in situations where disputes arise regarding commercial arrears. Colman Coyle’s Property Litigation department regularly acts for Landlords and Tenants who require advice and assistance in these matters. If you would like to discuss a potential case, please contact our team on +44 (0)20 7354 3000 or enquiries@colmancoyle.com.

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Anne Brown joins our Dispute Resolution team

Anne Brown joins our Dispute Resolution team

5th August 2021

Colman Coyle are pleased to welcome Anne Brown as a Senior Associate to our Dispute Resolution team.

Anne qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2004 and has considerable experience acting for a wide range of clients including private and high net worth individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as property management companies and large financial institutions. 

Anne has acted on behalf of residential landlords and tenants in a variety of disputes which include residential possession proceedings, service charge and breach of covenant disputes. Anne also acts for commercial landlords and tenants, in disputes ranging from recovery of rent and service charges to lease renewal and forfeiture proceedings.

Anne is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

Colman Coyle has considerable experience in Property and Commercial Litigation, and if you would like to discuss a potential case, please contact our team on +44 (0)20 7354 3000 or enquiries@colmancoyle.com.

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