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Mr H (CAS-50353-Y4X5) What are the practical implications of the Ombudsman’s decision? In this regrettable tale, Mr H found himself on the receiving end of numerous mistakes and slack scheme administration, a pattern that, as history records, was rife through the 1990s and beyond. The fundamental failing, as with many pension arrangements of that era, was the assumption that amendments could validly be introduced via informal notices to members, with no heed paid to the requisite formal and statutory requirements governing amendments to the scheme. The Pensions Ombudsman’s determination sits among a long line of decisions arising from that mindset, addressing the fallout of such practices, and serves as a clear warning to scheme administrators and their advisers that strict, letter‑perfect adherence to the scheme rules is essential. To the scheme’s credit, it eventually recognised its historic missteps and sought advice from counsel. However, counsel was not correctly briefed to assess Mr H’s particular circumstances and therefore did not address them. Further, the trustees chose to act unilaterally to...

Variation of Will or intestacy after death—Q&As An instrument of variation can be used to alter how a deceased person’s estate is distributed under a Will or on intestacy. It is commonly executed by deed. To secure effectiveness—typically to obtain favourable inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) treatment under section 142 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (IHTA 1984) and section 62(6) of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (TCGA 1992)—certain formalities must be met. These include that the deed is in writing, contains the requisite statement applying the statutory provisions, is not made for any extraneous consideration, and is signed by all relevant parties, including the deceased’s personal representatives (PRs) where additional tax would otherwise arise. For guidance on deeds of variation, see Practice Note: Variation of Will or intestacy after death. See also Practice Note: Post-death rearrangements. Compliance with these requirements will usually deliver the intended IHT and CGT position. The formalities for execution of variation should be followed accordingly. Precedent deed of variation...

When disagreements arise in property transactions, parties typically have a number of avenues for resolving matters, each bringing its own benefits and drawbacks. This Practice Note explores those routes and provides examples of the types of property dispute that may lend themselves to settlement through alternate dispute resolution (ADR). ADR in property disputes It is well recognised that ADR can be an effective method of resolving disputes, especially in property disputes and other commercial transactions. ADR is: efficient cost-effective capable of producing settlements that courts may not be able to replicate more imaginative than judicial awards tailored to the commercial needs of the parties At present, ADR is not compulsory in Scotland, so it is not a necessary pre-requisite to legal proceedings; however, practitioners still have obligations to advise on, and consider, ADR...

This Practice Note cites: the Insolvency Act 1986, referred to as IA 1986, and the Companies Act 2006, referred to as CA 2006 What is a scheme of arrangement? A scheme of arrangement is a compromise, approved by the court, between a company and its creditors and/or members. Its scope can encompass any matter that the company and its members or creditors could not otherwise settle among themselves; the scheme mechanism enables such a compromise to be implemented without securing support from every interested party. Owing to their adaptable nature, schemes are frequently used in complex restructurings and have been successfully deployed in several notable restructurings, including Telewest, Tele Columbus Group and British Vita. The main benefits of schemes include: there is no requirement to establish insolvency, so steps can be taken early at the first indications of distress (and schemes can address solvent businesses, particularly in an insurance context) if the scheme is approved by the...

This is a template closing memorandum for use in a high-yield bond transaction. It provides a framework for completing a high-yield bond deal, outlining the actions required throughout the process. Depending on the transaction, further papers or procedures, including escrow arrangements, might be necessary. What is needed will vary with the features of the offering in question. This model closing memorandum assumes a secured high-yield issue that benefits from group guarantees, carries ratings, is admitted to trading on a stock exchange, and involves the issuer relying on Regulation S and Rule 144A under the US Securities Act 1933. You may encounter transactions that proceed without a closing memorandum; in such cases, lawyers prepare only the certificates that would ordinarily sit behind it. Where this approach is taken, confirm every certificate is produced and that each requisite document and step is addressed. Nevertheless, the preferred course is to compile a complete closing memorandum to ensure the package is comprehensive...