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HMRC’s Litigation and Settlement Strategy: overdue for reform
Waqar Shah
HMRC have indicated that they intend to update their litigation and settlement policy later this year. Waqar Shah (Kingsley Napley) considers why the policy is ripe for change.
Contentious tax in 2025
Liam McKay
Adam Craggs
Adam Craggs & Liam McKay (RPC) report a year marked by tighter
procedural frameworks, clarifying case law and an intensified HMRC focus on
both avoidance and criminal activity.
From adversaries to agreement: can ADR unlock tax disputes around the world?
Liesl Fichardt
Emily Au
For cross-border disputes, there remains untapped potential for ADR to
resolve the waiting lists of cases in need of resolution, write Liesl Fichardt and
Emily Au (Quinn Emanuel).
Private client review for June 2025
Sophie Dworetzsky
A long-awaited report on will reform and the recent announcement on
carried interest are among the developments covered in this month’s review
by Sophie Dworetzsky (Charles Russell Speechlys).
Tribunal support for ADR: stick or carrot?
Peter Nias
Ben Elliott
Peter Nias and Ben Elliott (Pump Court Tax Chambers) consider a recent
practice statement and other measures supporting the greater use of ADR.
Improving HMRC’s approach to dispute resolution
Liam McKay
Adam Craggs
Adam Craggs and Liam McKay (RPC) examine the current consultation
which could help influence HMRC’s future approach to dispute resolution.
Alternative dispute resolution and mediation
Liam McKay
Adam Craggs
We are likely to see a consistent increase in the use of mediation in tax
disputes. Adam Craggs and Liam McKay (RPC) explain when and how it is
in the taxpayer’s interests.
Andrew Quay Hull LLP v HMRC
ADR exit agreement was binding and enforceable.
Reforming tax dispute processes: HMRC’s call for evidence
Helen Adams
Helen Adams (BDO) offers some thoughts on the options and challenges posed by the potential reforms.
View from the Tax Bar in 2023
Laura Poots
Laura Poots (Pump Court Tax Chambers) shares some tips for minimising last minute procedural issues and also reports some positive developments in diversity at the Bar.
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