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The Continuing Duty of Good Faith?
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Comtek – Counteraction Steps Taken After Follower Notice Deadline Can Reduce Penalty
In HMRC v Comtek Network Systems (UK) Ltd [2021] UKUT 81, the Upper Tribunal (UT) has held that a taxpayer's failure to take corrective action required by a Follower Notice (FN)...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Cyber_Bytes - Issue 30
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our bi-weekly round up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Forum Conveniens – Context Is Key
The English High Court has allowed conspiracy proceedings brought by two Russian banks against several Russian nationals to proceed in EnglandReynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Parental Guidance From The Supreme Court: When May A UK Domiciled Parent Company Owe A Duty Of Care To Individuals Affected By The Acts Of Its Foreign Subsidiary?
We discuss a significant Supreme Court decision on parent company liability under English law, Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd.Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Employers Watch Out! The Developing Law On Vicarious Liability
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Millions Of Working Days Lost To Stress
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Disputes Yearbook 2021: Financial Disputes
As part of the acclaimed Disputes Yearbook, Legal Business interviewed members of our disputes team exploring the litigation landscape and what RPC brings to the tableReynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Pure Legal Interest Only Mortgage Claim – Judgment In Favour Of The Mortgage Broker On Limitation Grounds As Judge Finds The Damage Was Patent Not Latent
The first judgment following trial in a Pure Legal interest only mortgage claim has now been handed down, with the judge dismissing the claim on the basis that it was out of time...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Solicitors´ Undertakings
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How To Obtain Two Sets Of Legal Advice For The Price Of One
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Daarasp – Loss Claims Denied As Closure Notices Were Valid
In Daarasp LLP & Betex LLP v HMRC [2021] UKUT 0087, the Upper Tribunal (UT) upheld the First-tier Tribunal's (FTT) ...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Outram – Tribunal Prevents HMRC From Relying On New Argument
In Outram and another v HMRC [2021] UKFTT 29 (TC) the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) prevented HMRC from relying on a new argument contained in its skeleton argument which had not been included...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Escalating Ground Rents: CMA Takes Further Action Against Developers
The development of new-build houses and selling these properties on a leasehold basis has been increasing over the last two decades. Under the lease, the landlord would retain the right...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Retail Space - Profits And Pitfalls
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Aozora - Unilateral Credit For US Withholding Tax Allowed Even Where No Treaty Relief Available
In Aozora GMAC Investments Ltd v HMRC [2021] UKFTT 99 TC, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has held that section 793A(3), Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (ICTA)...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Euromoney – Tribunal Considers 'main Purpose' Test
In Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC v HMRC [2021] UKFTT 0061 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) upheld the appellant's appeal, finding that the avoidance of liability to tax was a purpose...Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Redundancy – The Law In Hong Kong
In the current climate, it is inevitable that some employers may have to contemplate making redundancies to trim overhead costs in order to survive.Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
RPC Insurtech In Brief - May 2021
Welcome to the May edition from RPC of Insurtech in brief, providing you with a handful of snappy monthly updates from the industry.Reynolds Porter Chamberlain - Article
Tooth – Supreme Court Rejects The Concept Of 'Staleness' And Confirms The Meaning Of 'Deliberate'
In HMRC v Tooth [2021] UKSC 17, the Supreme Court, in dismissing HMRC's appealReynolds Porter Chamberlain