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The High Court has had to grapple with the application of witness immunity and the unique examination process under section 236 Insolvency Act 1986. Witness immunity (or immunity from suit) provides that no witness, party, counsel or judge may be... Read more
Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Marcia Shekerdemian KC and Thomas Robinson discuss the new pre-pack regulations that came into force on Friday 30 April! Thomas Robinson has also written an Insolvency Commentary on this topic which can be found here.
Marcia Shekerdemian KC | Thomas Robinson
Tuesday 4 May 2021
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Tom Robinson. Introduction Always beware new Regulations with Explanatory Notes that conclude “An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact... Read more
Friday 30 April 2021
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Friday 30 April 2021
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We are delighted to announce that Alan Gourgey QC is this week’s Times Lawyer of the Week, following his successful representation of Tatiana Akhmedova in pursuing a £453 million divorce award against her ex-husband, Farkhad Akhmedov. Published today, the article includes... Read more
Thursday 29 April 2021
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Michael Ashdown. What are the principles underpinning the taxation of trusts, and does the law as it stands align with them? These were the two broad questions... Read more
By Michael Ashdown
Thursday 29 April 2021
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In the third of his series entitled “Pension Law Technical Bites: Crimes, fines and penalties under PSA 2021”, David Pollard looks at “reasonable excuse”, focusing on the new crimes. David has put together some helpful slides to go along with... Read more
David Pollard
Tuesday 20 April 2021
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Citywealth Magic Circle Awards have recently revealed their 2021 shortlist and we are delighted to announce the following nominations: Wilberforce Chambers: Chambers of the Year Gilead Cooper QC: Barrister of the Year In order to vote and/or to view the... Read more
Friday 16 April 2021
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Emily Campbell Private client practitioners will be familiar with the principle that powers of advancement can be used to create new powers (notwithstanding the rule against delegation) and... Read more
Thursday 15 April 2021
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July 2020
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Paul Newman QC Confidentiality is a fundamental concept at the heart of the modern taxation system. The need to strike a balance between the taxpayer’s right to... Read more
By Paul Newman KC
Tuesday 6 April 2021
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Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that we have joined ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE (Fraud, Insolvency, Recovery and Enforcement) as a Community Partner! ThoughtLeaders4 is a full-service legal events and content provider. They create focused communities, content and events that deliver critical... Read more
Thursday 1 April 2021
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