Lambert Chapman LLP

09/10/2026

With changes to inheritance tax and pension rules, it’s worth understanding how your savings could affect your estate and what planning opportunities may be available.
Latest from Senior Manager Richard Thomson:
🔗 https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/inheritance-tax-planning-and-pensions/

Inheritance Tax – Planning and Pensions 8 Oct 2026 | Firm News, Inheritance Tax We recommend all clients regularly review their Wills and Inheritance Tax position to ensure liabilities are minimised. The importance of Inheritance Tax planning Our firm will often be asked to assist clients with the...

05/10/2026

Waiting too long to get paid can put unnecessary pressure on your cashflow. 💷

Our latest business guide looks at late payment rules and some practical ways businesses can protect their cashflow and manage outstanding payments.

👉 Read more: https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/late-payment-rules-and-cashflow-protection/

If you need help improving your cashflow, managing late payment rules or strengthening your credit-control processes, contact us

05/10/2026

Another BIG work anniversary to celebrate today, as Partner Graham McNeill has reached 25 years!

Professional, personable and always ready to make the most of a good get-together...

Cheers to you 🍻

02/10/2026

Today, we celebrate Senior Manager Arran Andrews on his 15-year work anniversary!

From keeping the accounts on track to keeping the team in check, and always bringing plenty of good vibes to the office, thanks for everything, Arran.

02/10/2026

Planning to pass your family business on to the next generation? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family succession can be a complex process, with tax, ownership and business continuity all needing careful consideration.

Our latest article looks at some of the key issues to think about when planning for the future.

👉 Read more: https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/family-succession/

Family Succession will often be critical to the long term future success of the company and it is important to plan carefully.

01/10/2026

Yesterday, our Braintree office was filled with the smell of freshly baked goodies as we held a cake sale in aid of our charity of the year, Prostate Cancer UK.

BIG thanks to Isabelle for organising, our brilliant bakers, and very generous buyers; we raised a fantastic £431! 🎉

That’s a lot of cake… and an even bigger slice of support for a great cause.

Thank you to everyone who baked it, bought it, and helped us raise it. We’d say the whole thing was a recipe for success!

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01/10/2026

Could employee share ownership be a valuable incentive for your team?

Enterprise Management Incentive schemes can offer eligible employees the opportunity to acquire shares in a tax-efficient way, while helping businesses attract, retain and motivate key people.

Our latest article looks at how EMI schemes work and what employers need to consider.

👉 Find out more: https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/share-incentives-for-staff-emi-schemes/

Share incentives for staff – EMI schemes 22 Sep 2026 | Efficient Reward Strategies, Firm News We see a number of clients introducing EMI schemes as part of the reward package to incentivise managers and key employees. The EMI is a tax-advantaged share incentive scheme. It works by allowing employe...

30/09/2026

HMRC has begun sending around 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year, with the exercise running from June 2026 through to December 2026 in stages.
Read more 🔗 https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/pw-news/hmrc-sends-1-8m-tax-letters-for-2025-26/

30/09/2026

Losing someone close to you can bring many different emotions, including sadness, loneliness, fear, anger and uncertainty.

Whatever you’re feeling, you’re not alone.

Support is available if you need it 💙

29/09/2026

Employees will gain a day-one right to bereavement leave and paid time off following pregnancy loss, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade has announced.
Read more 🔗 https://www.lambert-chapman.co.uk/blog/pw-news/employers-face-new-bereavement-leave-rules/