FTI Consulting LLP

Ellie Avni, Senior Director in Employment Tax and Reward at FTI Consulting, explores how the new PISCES platform could reshape EMI and CSOP share option plans – creating fresh opportunities for flexibility and tax-efficient value realisation.

London was the epicentre of the life science industry during London Life Sciences Week last week. The 2024 edition marked a significant step forward in both the quality and quantity of events and interactions.

The Government is changing how R&D tax relief can be claimed for activity conducted overseas. Richard Turner, Senior Managing Director of FTI Consulting and member of the BIA Finance and Tax Advisory Committee, provides an update for BIA members on the changes being made to help them plan for the rule changes. 

It’s TechBio week and we’re celebrating the UK’s leading role in AI and life sciences with significant investment and interest from global players and our own flagship TechBio UK conference and 2025 report launch. 

Karen Johal, Senior Director at FTI Consulting LLP, explores how salary sacrifice for pensions offers a smart solution to rising employment costs - helping employers cut costs without cutting staff.

Working closely with BIA’s FTAC and HMRC, FTI Consulting have devoted a great deal of time interpreting the new legislation for qualifying overseas expenditure and guidance.

With a number of unprecedented leaks, speculation and media briefings indicating potential wide ranging and significant tax rises, in the end the 2025 Autumn Budget seemed to be one of restraint and headline rates remained untouched.