United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Primary Purpose Test for VAT Exemptions: HMRC v European Tour Operators' Association [2012]

Date: Oct 24, 2012

Clarifying the Primary Purpose Test for VAT Exemptions: HMRC v European Tour Operators' Association [2012] Introduction The case of HMRC v. European Tour Operators' Association FTC/36/2011 ([2012]...

Revisiting Reasonableness of Management Charges: Wales And West Housing Association Ltd v. Paine [2012] UKUT 372 (LC)

Date: Oct 23, 2012

Revisiting Reasonableness of Management Charges: Wales And West Housing Association Ltd v. Paine [2012] UKUT 372 (LC) Introduction The case of Wales And West Housing Association Ltd v. Paine ([2012]...

Construction of 'Development' Term in Landlord and Tenant Service Charges: Redrow Regeneration (Barking) Ltd & Anor v. Edwards & Ors

Date: Oct 23, 2012

Construction of 'Development' Term in Landlord and Tenant Service Charges: Redrow Regeneration (Barking) Ltd & Anor v. Edwards & Ors Introduction The case of Redrow Regeneration (Barking) Ltd & Anor...

Upper Tribunal Confirms Section 85A Restrictions on Section 120 Statements in PBS Cases

Date: Oct 20, 2012

Upper Tribunal Confirms Section 85A Restrictions on Section 120 Statements in PBS Cases Introduction The case of Mansoor Ali v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2012] UKUT 368 (IAC))...

Explaining the Ramsay Principle in Tax Avoidance: The Case of Explainaway Ltd and Associates v. HMRC

Date: Oct 20, 2012

Explaining the Ramsay Principle in Tax Avoidance: The Case of Explainaway Ltd and Associates v. HMRC Introduction The case of Explainaway Ltd, Quartfed Ltd, Parastream Limited v. HMRC FTC/72 &...

Establishing 'Good Repute' for Operator's Licence under Regulation 1071/2009: An Analysis of Formby v Upper Tribunal [2012] UKUT 369 (AAC)

Date: Oct 18, 2012

Establishing 'Good Repute' for Operator's Licence under Regulation 1071/2009: An Analysis of Formby v Upper Tribunal [2012] UKUT 369 (AAC) Introduction The case of MARTIN JOSEPH FORMBY t/a G & G...

Walton v. The Scottish Ministers: Clarifying Standing and SEA Directive Application in Road Network Schemes

Date: Oct 18, 2012

Walton v. The Scottish Ministers: Clarifying Standing and SEA Directive Application in Road Network Schemes Introduction In the landmark case of Walton v. The Scottish Ministers (Scotland) (Rev 1)...

Clarifying the Scope of 'Paid Annual Leave' under Aviation Regulations: British Airways v Williams

Date: Oct 18, 2012

Clarifying the Scope of 'Paid Annual Leave' under Aviation Regulations: British Airways v Williams Introduction British Airways plc v. Williams & Ors ([2012] WLR(D) 277) is a landmark judgment...

Enhancing Particularity in Fraud Allegations within MTIC Cases: Commentary on JDI Trading Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2012] UKFTT 642

Date: Oct 17, 2012

Enhancing Particularity in Fraud Allegations within MTIC Cases: Commentary on JDI Trading Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2012] UKFTT 642 (TC) Introduction The case of JDI Trading Ltd v Revenue & Customs...

EH (Blood Feuds) Albania CG: Establishing Robust Criteria for Asylum Claims Involving Blood Feuds

Date: Oct 16, 2012

EH (Blood Feuds) Albania CG: Establishing Robust Criteria for Asylum Claims Involving Blood Feuds Introduction The case of EH (Blood Feuds) Albania CG ([2012] UKUT 348 (IAC)) presents a nuanced...

Establishing Criteria for Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance: Insights from AH v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DLA) [2012]

Date: Oct 13, 2012

Establishing Criteria for Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance: Insights from AH v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DLA) [2012] Introduction The case of AH v....

Wincanton Group Plc v. Stone & Anor: Redefining the Reasonableness of Dismissal in Unfair Dismissal Cases

Date: Oct 12, 2012

Wincanton Group Plc v. Stone & Anor: Redefining the Reasonableness of Dismissal in Unfair Dismissal Cases Introduction The case of Wincanton Group Plc v. Stone & Anor (Unfair Dismissal:...

Crown Court's Authority to Impose Confiscation Orders Following Discharges: An Analysis of Varma, R v ([2013] 1 AC 463)

Date: Oct 11, 2012

Crown Court's Authority to Impose Confiscation Orders Following Discharges: An Analysis of Varma, R v ([2013] 1 AC 463) Introduction In Varma, R v ([2013] 1 AC 463), the United Kingdom Supreme Court...

Hosebay Ltd v. UK Supreme Court: Redefining "House" under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967

Date: Oct 11, 2012

Hosebay Ltd v. UK Supreme Court: Redefining "House" under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 1. Introduction The case of Day & Anor v. Hosebay Ltd ([2012] UKSC 41) marks a significant judicial examination...

Reaffirming Allocation Discretion Under Rule 23: The Dreams plc v. Revenue & Customs Decision

Date: Oct 10, 2012

Reaffirming Allocation Discretion Under Rule 23: The Dreams plc v. Revenue & Customs Decision Introduction The case of Dreams plc v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] SFTD 111) adjudicated by Judge Colin...

Nottingham City Transport Ltd v. Harvey: Establishing Standards for Reasonable Adjustments under Disability Discrimination Law

Date: Oct 6, 2012

Nottingham City Transport Ltd v. Harvey: Establishing Standards for Reasonable Adjustments under Disability Discrimination Law Introduction The case of Nottingham City Transport Ltd v. Harvey ([2013]...

Fiscal Neutrality and VAT Treatment in Gaming: Analysis of HMRC v. The Rank Group Plc ([2012] UKUT 347 (TCC))

Date: Oct 5, 2012

Fiscal Neutrality and VAT Treatment in Gaming: Analysis of HMRC v. The Rank Group Plc ([2012] UKUT 347 (TCC)) Introduction The legal dispute in HMRC v. The Rank Group Plc revolves around the taxation...

Establishing Criteria for Qualifying Long Term Agreements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Poynders Court Ltd v. GLS Property Management Ltd [2012]

Date: Oct 2, 2012

Establishing Criteria for Qualifying Long Term Agreements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Poynders Court Ltd v. GLS Property Management Ltd [2012] Introduction The case of Poynders Court Ltd...

Jurisdictional Limits of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal: Birmingham City Council v Keddie & Anor

Date: Sep 26, 2012

Jurisdictional Limits of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal: Birmingham City Council v Keddie & Anor Introduction In the case of Birmingham City Council v Keddie & Anor ([2012] UKUT 323 (LC)), the...

Allocation of PAYE and NICs Payments: AJM Mansell Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Sep 26, 2012

Allocation of PAYE and NICs Payments: AJM Mansell Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction AJM Mansell Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] UKFTT 602 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the First-tier...