United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Reasonableness of Administration Charges for Consent to Underletting: Crosspite Ltd v. Sachdev & Ors [2012] UKUT 321 (LC)

Date: Sep 26, 2012

Reasonableness of Administration Charges for Consent to Underletting Crosspite Ltd v. Sachdev & Ors ([2012] UKUT 321 (LC)) Introduction The case of Crosspite Ltd v. Sachdev & Ors was adjudicated by...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Priority of Natural Justice Over Procedural Rules in Absent Party Cases

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Upper Tribunal Establishes Priority of Natural Justice Over Procedural Rules in Absent Party Cases Introduction The case KH v. CMEC (CSM) ([2012] UKUT 329 (AAC)) addresses a pivotal issue in...

Evans v Information Commissioner: Enhancing Transparency in Government-Monarchy Communications

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Evans v Information Commissioner: Enhancing Transparency in Government-Monarchy Communications Introduction The case of Evans v Information Commissioner ([2012] UKUT 313 (AAC)) represents a pivotal...

UBS AG v HMRC: Defining Restricted Securities and Shareholder Control in Tax Avoidance Schemes

Date: Sep 18, 2012

UBS AG v HMRC: Defining Restricted Securities and Shareholder Control in Tax Avoidance Schemes Introduction The case of UBS AG v HMRC ([2012] UKUT 320 (TCC)) addresses significant issues surrounding...

Ukus [2012] UKUT 307(IAC): Clarifying the Reviewability of Discretionary Decisions in UK Immigration Law

Date: Sep 13, 2012

Ukus [2012] UKUT 307(IAC): Clarifying the Reviewability of Discretionary Decisions in UK Immigration Law Introduction The case of Ukus [2012] UKUT 307(IAC) was adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal...

Strict Adherence to Section 120 Notice: Upper Tribunal Dismisses 2006 Regulations Claim in Jaff Case

Date: Sep 11, 2012

Strict Adherence to Section 120 Notice: Upper Tribunal Dismisses 2006 Regulations Claim in Jaff Case Introduction The case of Jaff (s.120 notice; statement of additional grounds) Iraq ([2012] UKUT...

Non-Compliance with Company Law Invalidates SDLT Relief under Section 45 FA 2003: Vardy Properties Judgment Analysis

Date: Sep 7, 2012

Non-Compliance with Company Law Invalidates SDLT Relief under Section 45 FA 2003: Vardy Properties Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of Vardy Properties & Anor v. Revenue & Customs (Rev 1)...

Strict Compliance with Tribunal Directions: Globalised Corporation Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2012] UKFTT 556 (TC)

Date: Aug 31, 2012

Strict Compliance with Tribunal Directions: Globalised Corporation Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2012] UKFTT 556 (TC) Introduction The case of Globalised Corporation Limited (GCL) v. The Commissioners for...

Boyer Allan Investment Services Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Defining 'Generally Prevailing Practice' in Tax Assessments

Date: Aug 31, 2012

Boyer Allan Investment Services Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Defining 'Generally Prevailing Practice' in Tax Assessments Introduction In the landmark case of Boyer Allan Investment Services Ltd v....

Bright Matter Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Clarity on Penalty Imposition for Late PAYE and NICs Payments

Date: Aug 30, 2012

Bright Matter Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Clarity on Penalty Imposition for Late PAYE and NICs Payments Introduction The case of Bright Matter Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] UKFTT 572...

State Immunity in Execution: SerVaas Inc v Rafidian Bank Establishes Clear Boundaries

Date: Aug 18, 2012

State Immunity in Execution: SerVaas Inc v Rafidian Bank Establishes Clear Boundaries Introduction The case of SerVaas Incorporated v. Rafidian Bank & Ors ([2013] 1 AC 595) addressed pivotal...

Raggett v. John Lewis Plc: Establishing VAT Exclusion in Employment Tribunal Costs Orders

Date: Aug 18, 2012

Raggett v. John Lewis Plc: Establishing VAT Exclusion in Employment Tribunal Costs Orders Introduction The case of Raggett v. John Lewis Plc ([2012] UKEAT 0082_12_1708) addresses key issues...

Clarifying Insurers' Liability for Non-Specified Drivers: The Presidential Insurance Company Ltd v. Resha St. Hill Judgment

Date: Aug 17, 2012

Clarifying Insurers' Liability for Non-Specified Drivers: The Presidential Insurance Company Ltd v. Resha St. Hill Judgment Introduction The case of The Presidential Insurance Company Ltd v. Resha...

Constructive Trusts and the Torrens System: Insights from Arthur v. The Attorney General of the Turks & Caicos Islands

Date: Aug 17, 2012

Constructive Trusts and the Torrens System: Insights from Arthur v. The Attorney General of the Turks & Caicos Islands Introduction Arthur v. The Attorney General of the Turks & Caicos Islands...

Balancing Time Limits and Access to Justice: Privy Council's Ruling in Hamilton & Anor v. The Queen (2012) UKPC 31

Date: Aug 17, 2012

Balancing Time Limits and Access to Justice: Privy Council's Ruling in Hamilton & Anor v. The Queen (2012) UKPC 31 Introduction The case of Hamilton & Anor v. The Queen ([2012] UKPC 31) presents a...

Rigorous Standards for Jury Directions on Identification Evidence: France & Anor v The Queen (2012) UKPC 28

Date: Aug 17, 2012

Rigorous Standards for Jury Directions on Identification Evidence: France & Anor v The Queen (2012) UKPC 28 Introduction France & Anor v. The Queen (Jamaica) ([2012] UKPC 28) is a seminal case...

Vaddaram v. East Lindsey District Council: Reevaluation of Escape Routes in Fire Safety Compliance

Date: Aug 14, 2012

Vaddaram v. East Lindsey District Council: Reevaluation of Escape Routes in Fire Safety Compliance Introduction The case of Vaddaram v. East Lindsey District Council ([2012] UKUT 194 (LC)) addresses...

Blumenthal v Revenue and Customs Commissioners: Upholding the Ramsay Principle in Capital Gains Tax

Date: Aug 9, 2012

Blumenthal v Revenue and Customs Commissioners: Upholding the Ramsay Principle in Capital Gains Tax Introduction The case of Blumenthal v Revenue and Customs Commissioners ([2012] UKFTT 497 (TC))...

VAT Bad Debt Relief and EU Law: The HMRC v GMAC and BT Decision

Date: Aug 4, 2012

VAT Bad Debt Relief and EU Law: The HMRC v GMAC and BT Decision Introduction The case of HMRC v GMAC UK Plc and BT Plc v. HMRC ([2012] UKUT 279 (TCC)) is a seminal judgment by the Upper Tribunal (Tax...

Alvi Reaffirmed: Upper Tribunal Invalidates Use of Non-Rule Guidance in Immigration Decisions

Date: Aug 2, 2012

Alvi Reaffirmed: Upper Tribunal Invalidates Use of Non-Rule Guidance in Immigration Decisions Introduction The case of Ferrer (limited appeal grounds; Alvi) Philippines [2012] UKUT 304 (IAC)...