News and Events


29th Sep 2017News

Tax Newsflash

Howard Watkinson and Joshua Carey were part of the team successfully representing HMRC in the E Buyer and Citibank case as the Court of Appeal hands down judgment in the long running saga concerning whether the principle in Kittel requires a pleading of, or finding of, dishonesty. On 29 September 2017 a Court of Appeal […]

22nd Sep 2017Newsletters

Tax Group Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of 2 Hare Court’s Tax Group newsletter.  The decision of The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs -v- BPP Holdings Ltd and Ors [2017] UKSC 55 provides clear guidance to HMRC on what their obligations are in litigation. Vivienne Tanchel considers the implications that this has for HMRC and specifically the fact that they are not […]

21st Sep 2017Events

The Annual Regulatory Crime Seminar

The Criminal Regulatory Group of 2 Hare Court are pleased to hosting The Annual Regulatory Crime Seminar in Manchester. This year we will focus on the offence of gross negligence manslaughter including talks on the forthcoming Guideline and issues raised in the consultation, the implications of the Judgment in R v Rose for health and […]

21st Sep 2017News

Brendan Kelly QC represented Suzie Best in her application for a Horse Training Licence

Suzie Best’s application for a licence, following her husband’s  suspension as a Trainer, was eventually granted last week. Jim Best, her husband, has completed his period of suspension but had indicated an intention to withdraw from training. His yard was renowned and had enjoyed in excess of 200 winners prior to his suspension. Jim Best was […]