The King’s Speech July 2024 – the details
As promised, we have set out below some further details on the King’s Speech, and what it contains for Employment Law. It is much as …
It’s a New Deal, it’s a New Day: What to expect in Employment Law under the new Labour Government
The election results will of course lead to a number of changes in all walks of life, but perhaps none more so than in the …
Significant win for Tyr following heavy trial in £10m penalties appeal
A team led by Nigel Brook from Tyr’s contentious tax team has been successful in a multi-million-pound tax penalties dispute. Ms Sharon Suttle faced bankruptcy …
Government cracks down on corruption with new Economic Crime Act
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“Act”) came into force on 15 March 2022. The Act was expedited following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; …
New Powers Granted to the Insolvency Service to Investigate Directors
On 15 December 2021, the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Act received royal assent. This new legislation grants the Insolvency Service additional powers …
Supreme Court upholds proprietary claim, trumping confiscation orders
The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in CPS v Aquila Advisory Limited [FN1]. The appeal focused on secret profits obtained by company directors …
