Swiss/UK Agreement: new court decision on refund
The recent case of Vrang v HMRC showed that it can be difficult (although still possible) to get charges levied under the Swiss/UK agreement refunded.
17 August 2017
Swiss Tax Agreement – recovery of wrongful levy of one-off payments
There have been a number of instances where individuals with accounts in Switzerland and UK addresses have alleged that a one-off payment to HMRC was levied incorrectly.
05 February 2014
Supreme Court upholds planning permission despite breach of EIA Regulations
In R v. North Norfolk District Council , the Supreme Court laid down clear guidance for circumstances where judicial relief may be refused even where procedural irregularity has been established.
05 August 2015
The GDPR, trustees' lawyers and the right to resist subject access requests
The DPA 2018 broadens the 'legal privilege' defence to allow law firms to resist subject access requests to the extent that documents are the subject of a duty of confidentiality
03 July 2019
Supreme Court ruling on 'worker' status of LLP members
In an important decision for LLPs and members of LLPs, the Supreme Court has ruled that a member of an LLP is a 'worker' and therefore entitled to whistleblowing protection.
29 May 2014
Fintech Horizons - May 2016
In this issue: building innovation in the sandbox; we consider the potential outcomes for UK fintechs post Brexit; cyber-crime: a guide to recognition, prevention and protection
25 May 2016
Building Information Modelling Level 3: watch this space
We look at developments in Building Information Modelling (BIM). Will 2017 be the year when BIM Level 3 takes off?
25 January 2017
Implied terms in building contracts: obtaining planning permissions/consents
In Clin v Walter Lilly & Co Ltd a term was implied into a building contract allocating responsibility for obtaining planning permissions to the employer.
07 June 2018
Budget more exasperation than aspiration for the farming community
Proposed changes to the way in which restrictions on the deductibility of certain debts for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes are dealt with could have an impact on farm borrowings.
14 August 2013
Unpicking the challenges facing Scotland’s infrastructure market
A roundtable event hosted by Burges Salmon shone a light on new approaches to maintain a vibrant infrastructure market in Scotland
28 September 2023
Drones: disputes, disruption and efficiency in the construction industry
Drone (UAV) technology has made major leaps forward in the past few years and presents significant opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing disputes in the construction sector.
16 July 2018
Overseas pensions and divorce
Taking early advice is crucial to avoid the potential pitfalls of dealing with overseas pensions on divorce, and UK pensions in a foreign divorce
21 February 2022