Collaboration is a word we often hear in the workplace and is essential to a cohesive team. In this article, we explore how our AJ Chambers use collaboration to improve our service. We employ it as one of our core values. Collaboration research Collaboration, at its core, is the act of people working together to…
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The Tax Implications of Having Young Children
Many people reading this will already be aware first hand, that raising young children is an expensive business. Fortunately, this is recognised by the government, and help is at hand in the form of monthly child benefit payments. This can be vital. Particularly for working parents of small children before they go to school, with…
AJ Chambers adopts ‘George’s Law’
Why you must support the Miscarriage Leave Bill! Did you know that a staggering 25% of UK pregnancies end in loss? Did you also know that if someone suffers a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, it is up to their employer to decide to allow paid leave? Find out more about George’s Law. A lawyer…
Mastering the art of networking
Let’s be real, networking can be awkward. Navigating a room of unfamiliar faces, trying to strike up meaningful conversations. It’s no wonder most of us find it uncomfortable, or even downright intimidating. Explore our networking tips. And yet, for lawyers, networking is a professional necessity, as indispensable a skill as crafting a compelling legal brief….
Using authentic personal branding to your advantage
Do you know how you’re spoken about when you’re not in the room? How do others truly perceive you? We talk to David McIntosh at KPMG about how to use authenticity on social media to escape the competition. Make sure you show up consistently and with high quality content. Find out how to achieve the…
Interview preparation: asking the right questions
Your interview preparation hinges on various factors or their interplay. One such thing that is often overlooked is the importance of the set of questions you, the interviewee, ask. With the chance to ask questions usually coming at the conclusion of the interview, what better opportunity is there to leave a positive lasting impression? Having…
Meet the 35 Under 35 Winners: Ele Theochari, Blick Rothenberg
Our 35 Under 35 highlights the best young talent in Accountancy, in partnership with Accountancy Age. We talk to Ele Theochari, Tax Partner at Blick Rothenberg, about her career and insights on the R&D tax sector. Ele discusses changes in R&D and why it means advisers must now be on top of their game. She…
Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation in M&A
Transforming Mergers and Acquisitions James Gosling, Director and Head of M&A at AJ Chambers, discusses the importance of Business Intelligence and technology in the Accountancy and Legal market. In collaboration with Pulse. Second to its people, data is one of the most powerful assets any company has. This becomes even more evident in the Mergers…
You think tax returns in January are busy? Try Christmas Day!
For many, Christmas Day is a time of festive celebrations, family gatherings, and moments of joy and relaxation. However, amidst the holiday cheer, an unexpected trend has emerged in recent years – the submission of self-assessment tax returns. While tax returns are serious, a significant number of individuals chose to spend a portion of their…
Meet the 35 Under 35 Winners: Tom Warner, Evelyn Partners
Our 35 Under 35 highlights the best young talent in Accountancy, in partnership with Accountancy Age. Our Principal Consultant, Jodi King, talks to Tom Warner, Associate Director in the Private Client Tax team at Evelyn Partners. Tom provides insight on working as a trusted adviser for landowners and rural businesses. He also explains why accountancy…