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Lifecycle of a transaction: structuring an acquisition
Gemma Grunewald
In the first of a new series on the lifecycle of a transaction – from acquisition
to operation and ultimate exit – Gemma Grunewald (DLA Piper) examines
some of the key considerations for a buyer when structuring an acquisition.
A ‘significant’ change in approach? Reflections on the Court of Appeal’s decision in BlueCrest
David Haughey
David Haworth
David Haworth and David Haughey (Freshfields) examine the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision for businesses which are potentially within the scope of the UK’s salaried member rules.
ScottishPower and the limits of von Glehn
Suzanne Hill
Rupert Shiers
Rupert Shiers and Suzanne Hill (Hogan Lovells) examine a recent ruling on whether a corporation tax deduction is allowable for significant expenditure in settling a regulatory investigation.
Introducing CenTax: a new tax research centre
Andy Summers
Arun Advani
Arun Advani and Andy Summers (CenTax) explain how engagement with tax professionals is key to CenTax’s mission, and they outline three principles that will guide its work.
Map making
Paul Aplin OBE
We are promised a Digital Transformation Roadmap setting out how HMRC will be transformed into a digital-first organisation. Paul Aplin OBE hopes it will herald a more collaborative approach from the department.
The VAT review for February 2025
Gary Barnett
Joao Martinho
Joao Martinho and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons) examine recent developments in the VAT world, including a CJEU decision which appears to extend the MEO/Vodafone Portugal treatment of contractual termination payments to similar damages payments.
Enhancing UK tax policy: how to stimulate business investment and economic growth
Donald Simpson
Donald Simpson reports the view from the 100 Group.
AI in tax administration: current applications and future trends
David Hadwick
Recent scandals highlight the tension between AI and the fundamental rights
of taxpayers, writes David Hadwick (University of Antwerp).
R&D Disclosure Service: the best route to resolution?
Jon Claypole
Jack Sloggett
Jon Claypole and Jack Sloggett (BDO) welcome HMRC’s new R&D
Disclosure Service but explain it is not suitable in all circumstances.
Buckle up your seatbelts: why 2025 will be a bumpy ride for US tax policy
Donald L Korb
Andrew Solomon
During Trump’s second presidential term, the spectre of tax cuts expanding the US federal budget deficit will fuel fierce debates between fiscally conservative and ‘pro-growth’ Republicans, write Donald L Korb and Andrew Solomon (Sullivan & Cromwell).
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EDITOR'S PICK
Budget 2026: protecting the UK’s tax competitiveness
David Gordon
1 /7
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
2 /7
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
3 /7
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
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Constantine Christofi
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Craig Kirkham-Wilson
4 /7
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
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Emily Szasz
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Joe Williams
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Tom Gardner
5 /7
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
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Tom Jenkins
6 /7
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
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Lisa Shipley
7 /7
Budget 2026: protecting the UK’s tax competitiveness
David Gordon
The Orsted ‘tax nothing’
Andrew Page
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
Dom Rothbarth
HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
,
Lisa Shipley
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Effective consultation supports coherent and coordinated tax reform, says CIOT
Chancellor reportedly rejects alignment of CGT and income tax rates
CIOT seeks clarity on interest relief after capital withdrawals
HMRC launch online service for climate change levy returns
Consultation on plastic packaging tax
CASES
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J Smith v HMRC
J Smith v HMRC
The Nigel Blackwell Family Trust and others v HMRC
Other cases that caught our eye: 16 October 2026
HMRC v British Airways plc
IN BRIEF
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AI and the unwinnable case
Corporate residence: beyond the paperwork
Hill: the Upper Tribunal on reasonable excuse
Loans to participators: s 455
Modernising the taxation of distributions
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Victoria Oil & Gas plc v HMRC
Bolt: Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal
Loans to participators: s 455
AI and the unwinnable case
Modernising the taxation of distributions