On 21 July 2020, the Government published draft legislation in anticipation of the next Finance Bill (which will eventually become Finance Act 2021) and a policy paper to accompany the draft. Among the provisions are proposals to assist HMRC in pursuing promoters and enablers of tax avoidance schemes, including the granting of further and wider […]
Chambers is delighted to announce that Iain Daniels (previously of Ely Place Chambers) has accepted an invitation to join 2 Hare Court with effect from the 3rd August 2020. Iain joins us with a substantial Health & Safety practice and is a specialist advocate representing healthcare providers, individuals, companies and public bodies in both civil […]
In early July, Gavin Irwin (2 Hare Court, London), Genevra Forwood (White & Case, Brussels) and Patrick Murphy (Clyde & Co., London) remotely recorded a webinar on developments in the sanctions regime from UK, EU and US perspectives. In Gavin’s segment, on UK law, he addresses: Recent changes to UK financial sanctions under the Sanctions […]
On 6 July 2020 the Upper Tribunal handed down its decision in Lindsay Hackett v The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs [2020] UKUT 0212 (TCC). Jonathan Kinnear QC and Howard Watkinson appeared for HMRC. Mr. Hackett was the recipient of a Personal Liability Notice under para.19 of Schedule 24 to the Finance Act […]
From the Private Prosecution Group Chambers of Jonathan Laidlaw QC 2 Hare Court Temple London The Chambers of Jonathan Laidlaw QC is a leading set of barristers with significant experience in bringing, and defending, private prosecutions: On Tuesday, 7th July, Alison Levitt QC, (Private Prosecutors’ Association, Committee member) will give evidence before the House […]
