Moore Kingston Smith

We are pleased to announce that Moore Kingston Smith has advised RS Aqua Ltd, a leading provider of marine technology solutions, manufacturer of integrated ocean systems and developer of innovative AI technologies, on its sale to ocean technology group, General Oceans AS. The Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance team of John Cowie, Nathalie Strauss and Rohan Nijjar provided guidance throughout the whole process while Thomas Acland and Sam Talbot from the Moore Kingston Smith M&A tax team provided tax support ensuring a fully integrated approach. Click here to read more about the deal: https://lnkd.in/d6PjQa4A #MergersAndAcquisitions #Deal #Marine #Technology #Ocean #AI #Deals

The UK government has tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) with conducting a review to understand why UK employers continue to rely on international recruitment and sponsored immigration work routes to fill skills shortages in IT, telecoms, and engineering. The MAC will likely engage UK employers in these sectors to contribute to this review, with the findings possibly amending the eligibility criteria for sponsoring roles in these sectors under immigration work routes. #InternationalRecruitment #SponsoredImmigration #IT #Telecoms #Engineering

Calling all undergraduates - applications are open for our Summer Internships and Placement Years! Are you ready to join a dynamic and exciting firm? Do you want to learn everything about accounting, audit and gain hands-on experience? Click on the link below to find out more and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Applications for our Placement Years close on 24 November, and 14 December, for Summer Internships. Check out our video to see where some of our current placement students have come from and get inspired! https://lnkd.in/e498biY9 #Internship #StudentPlacement #WorkThatWorksForYou

The Autumn Budget introduced several changes to EOTs which aim to make the rules more robust and ensure that EOTs are used for their intended purpose of benefiting employees rather than for tax avoidance. In our latest insight, Tax Director Shima Kelly explores the changes which apply to EOTs established on or after 30 October 2024. #EOT #EmployeeOwnershipTrust #AutumnBudget2024 

London-based law firm Statham Gill Davies is joining us. January will see our Legal Services team joined by SGD’s six partners and 24 people. The SGD team provides a full range of legal services including property, dispute resolution, family, company and commercial, employment, immigration and notarial services, as well as being media, entertainment and music specialists. In line with our growth strategy to broaden our professional services, this merger will enable us to offer a full-service legal practice under the banner of Moore SGD Law. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eB-g2jHr #LawFirm #ProfessionalServies #MusicBusiness #Media

The success of any organisation hinges on its people. The skills, competencies, and overall potential of your workforce are collectively known as people capabilities — and they’re crucial for staying competitive and achieving growth. Tina Homer, Senior HR Business Partner, explains why you shouldn’t wait for a crisis to review your workforce and invest in development and recruitment.

If your business is looking to hire migrant workers in the UK, it will need a sponsor licence. Our guide provides an overview of the different types of licences to help you decide which one is most suitable for your business. #Sponsorship #WorkerSponsorLicence #TemporaryWorkerSponsorLicence #Immigration

Thank you to all our guests for making our Poker Night an unforgettable evening! The Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance team hosted its second poker night, bringing together key contacts for a high-stakes, no-limit Texas hold’em tournament. The room was charged with competitive energy as players showcased their best poker faces and strategic moves. Congratulations to our champion, Sam Hardy of August Equity, who outplayed everyone to claim the top spot! And a special shoutout to Mark Briggs and his team at the Croupier Club for expertly guiding us through the game, leading to an exciting final table showdown. Looking forward to more nights of playing our cards right, forging strong connections, and creating memorable moments together! #CorporateFinance #Networking #Competition #Collaboration #Poker #Event 

High-performing teams require a sense of purpose, trust and mutual support that can only come from great leadership. Julya Holden, Senior Learning & Development Business Partner, shares the qualities and strategies that business leaders need to build and lead teams that excel.

Psychological safety is about creating an environment where people feel free to express themselves without fear of judgment or repercussion. This insight from Senior Learning & Development Business Partner, Julya Holden, offers vital insight into strategies you can encourage your leaders to use to foster a judgement free culture.