Commercial Client

• HMRC Reliance on Guidance Not Justified

  • Posted15 May 2018

  The various VAT ‘flat-rate’ schemes were originally set up with the ostensible purpose of simplifying the VAT process for those using them, while being essentially revenue neutral for HM Revenue...

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• GDPR – ICO Launches Awareness Campaign for Micro-Businesses

  • Posted14 May 2018

  The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and comes into force on 25 May 2018. The new law gives individuals more control over how...

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• Breach of Contract Claim Defeated Quickly

  • Posted9 May 2018

  Some breach of contract claims are stronger than others, but even groundless cases come to court sometimes. However, with skilled legal representation, these can be identified and defeated at an...

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• Settlement Agreements and the Date of Termination

  • Posted4 May 2018

  Where there is an existing employment dispute, the communications that take place in order to reach a settlement agreement are normally subject to ‘without prejudice’ privilege under common law –...

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• Tenants Succeed in Avoiding Insurance Charges

  • Posted1 May 2018

  When tenants discovered that their landlord had bought insurance over their flats, including the structure of the building, when they had already purchased insurance cover for themselves, the resulting argument...

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• Son’s Casual Employment Proves Expensive for Dad

  • Posted26 April 2018

  One area in which problems may not be anticipated is when a family member’s status as a ‘genuine’ employee is disputed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). For any...

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