Case Studies

Brookson Legal Services are IR35 specialists and can assist hirers, recruitment agencies and contractors in determining IR35 Status. These case studies have been produced to share how we have assisted some of our clients in tackling IR35.

Co-Op: Supporting a broad and diverse business with a specialised approach to IR35

To ready themselves for IR35 in the private sector, the biggest challenge the Co-op needed to overcome was identifying which of their contractors were working inside of IR35. These were the contracts which posed a potential compliance risk ahead of the legislation roll-out. With the diverse nature and scale of...

Eton Bridge: Brookson Legal helps leading recruitment firm understand IR35

The changes to IR35 rules that are being rolled out in the private sector are especially relevant to Eton Bridge’s clients, both companies and contractors. However, many businesses are uncertain about how the rules will apply and what additional responsibilities they will have. This knowledge gap, with both clients and...

Harvey Nichols: Helping leading luxury retailer prepare for IR35

With major changes to IR35 being rolled-out in the private sector, Harvey Nichols needed to audit and overhaul their contractor process. Despite the wide-ranging implications of the changes, like many other organisations, employees within the business had varying levels of understanding on this complex legislation and how it could impact...

Brookson Legal offers IR35 solution to Private Sector company hiring contractors

Brookson Legal Services were approached by a large Private Sector engineering business to help it to understand the application of the 2017 Public Sector IR35 legislation, in comparison to the current (unchanged) Private Sector legislation changes, and help it to prepare for changes to the law planned for 2021. Our...

Brookson Legal supports client through IR35 investigation

IR35 legislation can be incredibly complex. That’s why here at Brookson Legal Services we feel that nobody should have to tackle HMRC on their own when faced with an enquiry into their company’s affairs. Coupled with the experience and knowledge of the Brookson tax advisors, we can offer advice and...