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The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has promised the HMRC more resources to tackle tax evasion and fraud in an effort to plug some of the £22 million gap in public finances. The Treasury’s public spending audit document stated: “The government is committed to tackling tax non-compliance, including from fraud and tax avoidance, […]
Background The Defendants were two very successful Yorkshire based property developers, accused of a complex tax fraud, which concerned the transfer of shares holding valuable property (valued in excess of £11 million after construction) into various offshore entities, including Gibraltar and the BVI. The allegations arose out of the infamous 2016 Panama Papers, which involved […]
If you are facing a claim for civil fraud, here is some good news. These types of claims are extremely hard to prove. Commercial fraud is a complex area of law, and civil claims are often brought because the chances of a criminal prosecution are minimal. However, civil fraud claims must be taken seriously. The […]
Arbitration is a powerful alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method that is often used to settle international commercial disputes. Given the complexities of arbitration proceedings and enforcement, having an experienced Arbitration Solicitor advise you is imperative. Arbitration agreements are final and binding. Parties can choose the jurisdiction in which they wish the arbitration to take place, […]
What are the key rules of LCIA Arbitration? If you plan to commence arbitration in the LCIA, you must be aware of the following: The appointment of Arbitrators is by the LCIA Court; however, parties can agree to make a nomination. There is a presumption in favour of a sole Arbitrator. A Tribunal can be […]
What is a Freezing Order? A Freezing Order is an interim injunction issued by the Court to prevent assets from being dealt with or disposed of by the Respondent. Assets that can be frozen, including bank accounts, shares, investments, land and property, such as art, cars etc. Why would someone apply for a Freezing Order? […]
In international business, drafting Arbitration Agreements that can withstand the complexities of cross-border sanctions is akin to constructing a legal fortress. Arbitration Agreements play a pivotal role in protecting a company’s commercial interests by providing a framework for resolving disputes quickly, confidentially, and cost-effectively. However, sanctions against countries such as Iran and Russia present unique […]
In February 2024, the High Court was faced with an extraordinary case in which an Arbitration Award and the Arbitration Agreement were fabricated. The facts of the case, Contax Partners Inc BVI v Kuwait Finance House (KFH-Kuwait) & Ors, are concerning, especially for the future as AI and Large Language models (LLMs) become increasingly sophisticated. […]
Cryptocurrency Regulation Overview The volume of crypto transactions grew by 550% in 2021, which is indicative of the rapid expansion of the market. However, alongside this, the level of crypto crime hit $14 billion according to a report by Chainanalysis. It is, therefore, unsurprising that the Financial Conduct Authority has labelled cryptoassets as ‘very high […]
