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FTT determines meaning of “year” for fixed protection
In Laker v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 00568 (TC), the First Tier Tribunal upheld HMRC’s decision to revoke the appellant’s 2012 fixed protection...

Paul Newman KC
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Illiquid SASSs: A way forward?
This week, Paul Newman KC looks at the problems that arise when small self-administered schemes holding commercial property need to...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 27, 20241 min read


EAT dismisses circuit judge discrimination claims
In Clayson v Ministry of Justice [2024] EAT 99, a discrimination claim was brought by circuit judges appointed after 31 March 1995 who...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Update - live streams for BBC and Virgin Media appeals published
The links for the live streams of the BBC and Virgin Media appeals - starting tomorrow (25 June) and Wednesday (26 June) respectively -...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Virgin Media to be live streamed
The appeal hearing in Virgin Media, probably the most eagerly-awaited case for many years, is due to begin at 2pm on Wednesday 26 June....

Paul Newman KC
Jun 20, 20241 min read


CA rules police disablement gratuity not occupational pension scheme
In Clarke v Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary [2024] EWCA Civ 676, the Court of Appeal had to consider whether the employment...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Finance Act 2024 - new lump sum rules
Philip Simpson KC and Rebecca Sheldon of Old Square Tax Chambers have written an article on the new lump sum rules, and in particular the...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 20, 20241 min read


No unreduced early retirement rights for TUPE-transferred member
In Mr R (CAS-41116-C8MO, 17 June 2024), the Pensions Ombudsman determined that a member of a pension scheme, whose employment was...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Trust me, I'm a dolphin!
Joseph Steadman of Wilberforce Chambers considers McHale v Dunlop, a recent claim for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty, arising...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Former BHS Group directors liable for wrongful trading & malfeasance
The High Court has found two former directors of the BHS Group liable for wrongful trading and malfeasance arising out of the acquisition...

Paul Newman KC
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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