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Suffolk law firm hires top tax specialist amid shifting regulations

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Ellisons has recruited Senior Consultant Peter Crix to enhance its Private Client services at a time when tax regulations continue to evolve.

Why it matters: Crix brings expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, farmers and landowners on succession and estate planning.

Rachel Dawson, Peter Crix and Nicola Weldon of Ellisons Solicitors
Rachel Dawson, Peter Crix and Nicola Weldon of Ellisons SolicitorsEllisons Solicitors

The details: Crix is a member of both the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Agricultural Law Association (ALA), and acts as a trustee for several substantial trusts, including multiple farms in Suffolk.

What they're saying: "I'm very pleased to be joining Ellisons, a firm with a strong reputation and a clear commitment to excellence in Private Client work," said Crix.

Guy Longhurst , Managing Partner at Ellisons , commented: "Peter's appointment is an important step in strengthening our Private Client offering. His expertise in tax and trust planning, combined with his hands-on approach, will be invaluable in helping our clients safeguard their wealth for future generations."

Nicola Weldon, Partner and Head of Private Client, added: "We are thrilled to welcome Peter to the team. His reputation for managing high-value estates is highly-regarded and his appointment will strengthen our ability to provide tailored, specialist advice to our clients."

The bottom line: The appointment strengthens Ellisons' wealth protection services during a period of shifting tax regulations, with Longhurst stating that "Peter's strategic insight ensures we continue providing clients with the very best legal support."

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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

West Stand at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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