Peter Vaines …& George Osborne get serious about tax evasion
Peter Vaines wonders whether the meaning of “discovery” is too wide
In his latest update on the world of tax Peter Vaines has mixed opinions on new guidance from HMRC
Peter Vaines on strict liability criminal offences from Mars, punitive penalties & disguised salaries
Peter Vaines calls for greater security for taxpayers against negligence charges & a dose of common sense
Peter Vaines reports on a double dose of residency tests, the tax consequences of void transactions, penalties & costs
Peter Vaines navigates the stormy waters of tax
Peter Vaines reports on plant masquerading as art; excise duty on beer; HMRC acting fairly shock; private residence exemptions; & transfers of a going concern
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
JMW—Belinda Brooke
Employment and people solutions offering boosted by partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
