To the surprise of some commentators, the discussions between the EU Commission and US government officials have now produced a form of agreement on a replacement data flow system for the Safe Harbor agreements. […]
Category: Miscellaneous
Tax avoidance involving employment-related securities – another defeat for HMRC
The Upper Tax Tribunal has dealt another blow to HMRC in its battle against tax avoidance schemes, by overturning the judgement of the First-tier Tribunal in the Tower Radio/Total Property Support Services case. […]
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ABS approval enables Abbiss Cadres to create unique, integrated approach to HR-related services and employee engagement
Abbiss Cadres LLP is delighted to announce that it has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a new style Alternative Business Structure with effect from 1 October, 2012. […]
Abbiss Cadres’ ABS approval featured in Legal Futures
27 September 2012, Legal Futures features an article on Abbiss Cadres’ Alternative Business Structure launch. […]
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Legal and tax advice from non-lawyers must be disclosed
The Supreme Court is to hear the appeal in the ‘Prudential’ case against the decision that legal advice privilege does not extend to non-lawyers. […]
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International Assignments: A new concealed tax on sport?
International athletes who attend sporting events in the UK may be subjected to UK tax on a higher proportion of their worldwide earnings than has previously been the case before.
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Data Protection: Information Commissioner’s Office gets teeth
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been granted new enhanced powers […]
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Employment: Consultation on regulation of contingency fees in tribunal cases
The Government has announced plans to consult on the regulation of “damages-based contingency fees” (“DBCFs”) in employment tribunals. A DBCF is a type of “no-win, no-fee” agreement which allows a claimant’s legal representative to receive a percentage of the total damages award if the claimant’s case is successful. As employment tribunals have very limited powers […]
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UK Budget 2011 – wide ranging anti-avoidance legislation, changes to tax rates and allowances and the treatment of non-domiciled individuals and much more.
UK Budget 2011 – wide ranging anti-avoidance legislation, changes to tax rates and allowances and the treatment of non-domiciled individuals and much more […]
UK Bribery Act Guidance published
The UK Ministry of Justice has finally published the Guidance to the Act which now comes into force on 1 July 2011. All organisations doing business In the UK should consider if steps are needed to ensure compliance. […]