The case of BPP University College – Applying Mitchell in the Tax Tribunal
Failure to comply with directions in the Fist-tier Tribunal can be grounds for the award of a barring order against further proceedings.
23 July 2014
The Bus Services Act 2017: key issues
The Bus Services Act 2017 has received Royal Assent and this article considers the key changes and concerns.
09 May 2017
Contracting authorities and developers beware: “Leases” may be subject to procurement law
Impresa Pizzarotti v Comune di Bari confirms the EU approach to interpretation – it is necessary to look at the nature of a transaction to determine if procurement rules apply.
27 May 2014
Countdown to GDPR: FAQs for pension trustees
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. We answer GDPR FAQs for pension trustees.
13 February 2018
Takeover tactics
Issuing shares during an offer period – differing takeover tactics across Europe.
08 December 2016
Contaminated land: important lessons from Secretary of State decision in Willenhall case
Developers, previous owners of contaminated sites and local authorities should all note the Secretary of State's decision in the Willenhall Gas Works contaminated land remediation notice appeal.
29 June 2017
Consumer Rights Directive implementation: a reminder
How is distance selling legislation in the UK changing?
15 May 2014
Could notifying an insurer of a claim cover associated regulatory proceedings?
Businesses notifying potential negligence claims to their insurers may anticipate that the same events could lead to other claims or costs.
21 October 2014
Consumer Rights Act
The Consumer Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 26 March, just before Parliament ended for the run-up to the General Election.
28 April 2015
Takeover Code update
Imminent changes to the rules on communication and distribution of information during an offer.
01 September 2016
Consultation on the use of charities in tax avoidance
HMRC has stated that it wishes to target only “extreme cases of abuse” on the use of charities in tax avoidance schemes, and allow normal charities and charitable giving to continue unaffected.
11 July 2014
Tainting protected trusts – trustees beware!
Given the importance of protected trust status, it’s crucial both settlors and trustees understand the steps to take to avoid "tainting" a protected trust, particularly in the context of loans.
27 March 2017