A contract dispute triggered by a decision of the Ukrainian authorities to restrict grain exports resulted in lengthy arbitration procedures and a High Court hearing, and culminated in a ruling that a shipping deal was
A couple who endured untold heartbreak when their £4 million eco-home burnt to the ground when it was close to completion have won the right to full compensation for their loss from a construction company
In giving crucial guidance on the tax implications of directors making use of company assets, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) considered in depth an entrepreneur’s glittering world of ocean-going yachts, fabulous jewels and contacts with the
In a decision which helps to define the status of informal, ‘hand shake’ agreements, a tribunal has ruled that a man who initiated a £43 million property deal over coffee in a top London restaurant
The High Court has come to the aid of a company which invested Euros 100 million after being taken in by fraudsters who promised ‘fabulous’ returns and even invoked the Vatican in their successful attempt
Tribunal judges resorted to a Great British Bake Off-style taste test before ruling that the makers of popular ‘Snowball’ snacks should receive VAT rebates totalling more than £2.8 million – because they are technically cakes.
Employers are reminded that from today, 30 June 2014, the right to request flexible working arrangements is extended to all employees who have completed 26 weeks’ qualifying service. The statutory procedure for dealing with such
An important concept that is found at the heart of most businesses is its branding. A company’s name or logo can often be its most valuable asset and therefore it is vital that this is
Following a consultation seeking ways to prevent the abuse of zero hours contracts whilst also maximising opportunities both for employers seeking to create jobs and for individuals to obtain work that suits them, the Government
There will be red faces at the London School of Economics (LSE) after it was hit with a £10,200 penalty by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for filing its employers’ annual return and end of
