LITIGATION

A report by Tolley®Guidance on making appeals and applications to the First-tier Tribunal during the Covid-19 pandemic, with insight on appealing to the Upper Tribunal and judicial review.

David Southern QC

David Southern QC (Temple Tax Chambers) examines the Court of Appeal decision.

Andrew Howard

Rob Mason

Two former London bankers have been found guilty of tax evasion in the first criminal trial related to ‘cum-ex’ trades. Rob Mason (Forensic Risk Alliance) and Andrew Howard (Ropes & Gray) consider the UK impact.

Constantine Christofi

Adam Craggs

Your quarterly review of developments in the contentious tax world, by Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC).

Constantine Christofi

Adam Craggs

A 20 questions guide, by Adam Craggs and Constantine Christofi (RPC).

Sarah Stenton

Lisa Vanderheide

Sarah Stenton and Lisa Vanderheide (Stewarts) examine HMRC’s approach to the charging of interest, and argue that it's time for a change.

Heather Rowlands

Nick Skerrett

Nick Skerrett and Heather Rowlands (Simmons & Simmons) discuss a landfill tax decision that is of wider interest as an example of HMRC rowing back on published guidance to minimise exposure to claims.

Helen Adams

A recent Upper Tribunal decision provides a useful refresher of the steps that can be taken to reduce the possibility of HMRC successfully making a discovery, writes Helen Adams (BDO).

Catherine Robins

Sam Wardleworth

Catherine Robins and Sam Wardleworth (Pinsent Masons) review an interesting Upper Tribunal decision on the test for trading, 'golden contracts' and the availability of enterprise zone allowances and legitimate expectation.