Finacial Services
The chancellor’s U-turn on capital gains tax (CGT) has evoked mixed reactions from lawyers and accountants, with many complaining that it will complicate the system.
The UK needs to improve its woeful record on combating bribery, says Eoin O’Shea
The battle over the controversial unified legal aid contracts intensified this week with the Law Society threatening another law suit against the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over its stance on the issue.
NEW YJB HEAD, MINER COMPLAINTS, WELSH IN COURT
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has made the first use of its powers to prosecute two individuals for insider dealing.
Small and medium-sized firms will be “disadvantaged disproportionately” by the new legal disciplinary practice (LDP) provisions of the Legal Services Act, the Legal Services Policy Institute claims.
Fleming (trading as Bodycraft) v Revenue and Customs Commissioners; Condé Nast Publications Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2008] UKHL 2, [2008] All ER (D) 151 (Jan)
Pakistani Protest, Credit check, Mini Crime Wave
Bear Stearns represents a costly lesson in contractual principles, says Paul Nicholls
Firm strengthens global fund finance practice with London partner hire.
Partner and head of national planning team appointed
Corporate team expands in Birmingham with partner hire