Government's air quality plan quashed by High Court: implications for the transport sector
The High Court has ruled that the government's plans to address poor air quality do not do enough to meet the UK's legal obligations under EU law.
29 November 2016
Government's Air Quality Plan quashed – what are the implications for construction?
The High Court tells the government to move more quickly and take tougher measures to address poor air quality. What does this mean for construction projects?
29 November 2016
Glencairn Crystal fails to cut glass rival from market
Whisky glass ruling illustrates the high threshold of ‘irreparable harm’ that is needed for IP rights holders to be awarded an interim injunction pending trial.
08 May 2018
Getting evidence from third parties – how far can you go?
Can third parties be made to provide private documents?
08 April 2014
Guilty until proven innocent: Court assumes those without extra income use 'hot' money
In the case of Serious Organised Crime Agency v Turrall, the High Court has taken the view that items of property have been purchased with the proceeds of crime and are, therefore, recoverable.
04 October 2013
GAAR’ - Are we there yet?
Little has been heard of the GAAR since 2013. To try and find out what, if anything, is happening with the GAAR, Burges Salmon submitted a Freedom of Information Act request.
24 November 2015
Furnished Holiday Lets - but no break from Inheritance Tax?
What are the current rules for Business Property Relief for IHT on holiday cottages?
14 August 2013
Funding the UK’s infrastructure ambitions in a ‘post-PFI’ world
Many projects in the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority's pipeline are dependent on private finance. In the absence of PFI/PF2, what other funding structures will help ensure delivery?
08 February 2019
FOS exonerated from allegations of institutional bias
A July 2018 independent review into the services provided by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has found that there is no evidence of institutional bias, a finding that should be welcomed by all.
24 August 2018
Four banned by FCA for 'disgraceful' pension activities
Following an investigation, the FCA has issued Final Notices to four individuals regarding conduct in connection with occupational pension schemes.
23 December 2013
FTT rules in favour of taxpayer: succession losses can be offset against profits
The First Tier Tribunal has found that that a taxpayer that succeeded to a trade was entitled to set carried-forward pre-succession losses against all of its trading profits.
08 May 2015
Formal adoption of the new procurement and concessions directives
On 15 January, major reforms of the European Union's public procurement law were adopted by the European Parliament. Our procurement team take a closer look at the new measures and their implications.
17 January 2014