In specie contributions: HMRC loses at the first tier tribunal against Sippchoice
Sippchoice wins tax tribunal with the decision that payment of contributions is permitted as a transfer of assets as well as in cash.
28 March 2018
Bribery, bungs and back-handers: football agents, managers and criminal liability
This article explores the potential criminal offences committed by managers, agents and connected parties.
28 October 2016
HMRC v Trigg – to QCB or not to QCB?
Would a change in currency in the UK or if the UK were to become an EU Member State be enough to make Qualifying Corporate Bonds into non-Qualifying Corporate Bonds?
27 April 2016
How the UK's food safety and integrity regime might change post-Brexit
We consider the UK’s current food safety and security regime and how this may be affected by the UK’s departure from the EU in March 2019.
07 December 2017
HNIP: BEIS has published guidance on the main Heat Networks Investment Project scheme
BEIS is to invest £320 million of capital funding, which will be leveraged to make approximately £1 billion of other investment, for the construction of heat network projects.
27 April 2018
If you want to terminate, follow the contractual requirements
The case of Ticket2Final v Wigan Athletic highlights the need to comply fully with notice provisions when attempting to terminate a contract.
19 March 2015
Immigration: review your right to work checks
Recent changes in the immigration rules now mean that employers may have to conduct a second 'right to work' check after an employee has started work.
03 June 2015
If it looks like a KitKat… why perception alone isn’t enough for shape trade marks
As Nestlé loses its battle to register the 3D shape of its KitKat bar as a UK trade mark, we set out some practical tips for businesses wishing to register their products as shape marks.
26 June 2017
Insurance Act 2015 – a fair presentation of the risk
This briefing looks at a policyholder's duty under the Insurance Act 2015 to make a 'fair presentation of the risk' to insurers when obtaining insurance and what is required for the reasonable search.
05 October 2016
Insolvency and corporate governance reforms: key considerations for investors
We summarise the key legislative changes planned by government relating to insolvency and corporate governance and focus on what they mean for investors, including the private equity community.
19 September 2018
Inquest proceedings: a guide for organisations
An overview of inquest proceedings for organisations. We explain when an inquest is held and why an organisation might be involved.
05 July 2018
Insolvency in construction: a contract toolkit
While post-Brexit data indicates that the economy performed better than expected in the short term, it is always prudent to assess insolvency risk. Here's a reminder of your legal defences.
29 November 2016