United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Tribunal Refuses Strike-Out of Appeal in Excise Duty Case: Implications of Garland v. Revenue and Customs [2016]

Date: Aug 16, 2016

Tribunal Refuses Strike-Out of Appeal in Excise Duty Case: Implications of Garland v. Revenue and Customs [2016] Introduction The case of Garland v. Revenue and Customs [2016] UKFTT 573 (TC) presents...

Clarifying the Application of Schedule 41 FA 2008 Penalties in Excise Duty Enforcement: Jacobson v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKFTT 570 (TC)

Date: Aug 13, 2016

Clarifying the Application of Schedule 41 FA 2008 Penalties in Excise Duty Enforcement: Jacobson v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKFTT 570 (TC) Introduction The case of Jacobson v. Revenue and Customs...

Cannon v. 38 Lambs Conduit LLP: Clarifying the Recovery of Legal Costs under Service Charge Clauses

Date: Aug 12, 2016

Cannon v. 38 Lambs Conduit LLP: Clarifying the Recovery of Legal Costs under Service Charge Clauses Introduction The case of Cannon & Anor v. 38 Lambs Conduit LLP ([2016] UKUT 371 (LC)) is a pivotal...

Duty of Superior Landlords to Consult Sub-Tenants: Insights from Leaseholders Of Foundling Court v. The London Borough of Camden

Date: Aug 11, 2016

Duty of Superior Landlords to Consult Sub-Tenants: Insights from Leaseholders Of Foundling Court v. The London Borough of Camden Introduction The case of Leaseholders of Foundling Court and O'Donnell...

Upper Tribunal Decision in VOM v Secretary of State: Clarifying Appeal Rights under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Date: Aug 11, 2016

Upper Tribunal Decision in VOM v Secretary of State: Clarifying Appeal Rights under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Introduction The case of VOM v Secretary of State for the Home...

Service Charge Clauses: Restrictive Recovery of Legal Costs Affirmed in Sinclair Gardens Investments v Avon Estates

Date: Aug 5, 2016

Service Charge Clauses: Restrictive Recovery of Legal Costs Affirmed in Sinclair Gardens Investments v Avon Estates Introduction The case of Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Ltd v. Avon...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Strict 'Wholly and Exclusively' Test for Trading Losses in IP Exploitation: Acornwood LLP v Revenue And Customs ([2016] BTC 517)

Date: Aug 5, 2016

Upper Tribunal Establishes Strict 'Wholly and Exclusively' Test for Trading Losses in IP Exploitation: Acornwood LLP v Revenue And Customs ([2016] BTC 517) Introduction The case of Acornwood LLP v...

Establishing the Criminal Nature of Excise Duty Penalties under Article 6 ECHR: Euro Wines (C&C) Ltd v Revenue And Customs

Date: Aug 5, 2016

Establishing the Criminal Nature of Excise Duty Penalties under Article 6 ECHR: Euro Wines (C&C) Ltd v Revenue And Customs Introduction The case of Euro Wines (C&C) Limited versus The Commissioners...

Substance Over Form in Media LLPs: The “30:30” Principle, Realistic “View to Profit”, and GAAP-Consistent Accounting — Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v HMRC [2016] UKFTT 521 (TC)

Date: Aug 3, 2016

Substance Over Form in Media LLPs: The “30:30” Principle, Realistic “View to Profit”, and GAAP-Consistent Accounting — Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v HMRC [2016] UKFTT 521 (TC) Introduction This...

Osman v Revenue and Customs: Clarifying the Civil Dishonesty Test in Duty Evasion Penalties

Date: Jul 30, 2016

Osman v Revenue and Customs: Clarifying the Civil Dishonesty Test in Duty Evasion Penalties Introduction The case of Osman v Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 524 (TC)) serves as a pivotal legal...

Enhanced Particularity Requirements in Fraud Allegations: Insights from Ronald Hull Junior Ltd v. Revenue and Customs [2016]

Date: Jul 30, 2016

Enhanced Particularity Requirements in Fraud Allegations: Insights from Ronald Hull Junior Ltd v. Revenue and Customs [2016] Introduction Ronald Hull Junior Ltd v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT...

Upper Tribunal Overturns FTT in Revenue And Customs v Pacific Computers Ltd: Reinforcing Proper Evidential Handling in MTIC VAT Fraud

Date: Jul 29, 2016

Upper Tribunal Overturns FTT in Revenue And Customs v Pacific Computers Ltd: Reinforcing Proper Evidential Handling in MTIC VAT Fraud Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v. Pacific Computers...

Foreign Limitation Periods Apply to Competition Damages Claims in the Tribunal: Analysis of Deutsche Bahn AG v. MasterCard

Date: Jul 28, 2016

Foreign Limitation Periods Apply to Competition Damages Claims in the Tribunal: Analysis of Deutsche Bahn AG v. MasterCard Introduction The case Deutsche Bahn AG and Others v. MasterCard Incorporated...

VAT Zero-Rating for Charitable Use: The Caithness RFC Precedent

Date: Jul 28, 2016

VAT Zero-Rating for Charitable Use: The Caithness RFC Precedent Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Caithness Rugby Football Club ([2016] UKUT 354 (TCC)) presents a significant judicial...

Article 6 and Extended Time Limits in TMA 1970: Wood v Revenue And Customs [2016] UKUT 346 (TCC)

Date: Jul 26, 2016

Article 6 and Extended Time Limits in TMA 1970: Wood v Revenue And Customs [2016] UKUT 346 (TCC) Introduction The case of Wood v Revenue And Customs ([2016] UKUT 346 (TCC)) concerns the application...

Duress as a Defense under Article 1F(a) of the Refugee Convention: A Comprehensive Analysis of AB v. Upper Tribunal (IAC) [2016]

Date: Jul 23, 2016

Duress as a Defense under Article 1F(a) of the Refugee Convention: A Comprehensive Analysis of AB v. Upper Tribunal (IAC) [2016] Introduction The case of AB (Article 1F(a) - Defence - Duress: Iran)...

Presumption of Continuity and Tax Assessment: Comprehensive Analysis of Allan v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 504)

Date: Jul 21, 2016

Presumption of Continuity and Tax Assessment: Comprehensive Analysis of Allan v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 504) Introduction The case of Allan v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 504 (TC))...

Bahamas Oil Refineries Ltd v. Cape Bari: Affirming the Right to Waive Statutory Limitation of Liability

Date: Jul 20, 2016

Bahamas Oil Refining Ltd v. Cape Bari: Affirming the Right to Waive Statutory Limitation of Liability Introduction The case of Bahamas Oil Refining Company International Ltd v. The Owners of the Cape...

Sainsbury’s v MasterCard [2016] CAT 11: Default MIFs held restrictive by effect on a two‑sided platform; bilateral-interchange counterfactual, a structured pass‑on/illegality framework, and a pragmatic approach to damages and interest

Date: Jul 15, 2016

Sainsbury’s v MasterCard [2016] CAT 11: Default MIFs held restrictive by effect on a two‑sided platform; bilateral-interchange counterfactual, a structured pass‑on/illegality framework, and a...

Bayliss v. Revenue and Customs: Clarifying Fraudulent and Negligent Conduct in Self-Assessment Tax Returns under Section 95 TMA 1970

Date: Jul 15, 2016

Bayliss v. Revenue and Customs: Clarifying Fraudulent and Negligent Conduct in Self-Assessment Tax Returns under Section 95 TMA 1970 Introduction Bayliss v. Revenue and Customs is a pivotal case...