Loosening up access to information.
The president of the tax chamber of the First-tier Tribunal has issued a practice statement on the use of alternative dispute resolution in tax disputes. Peter Nias (Pump Court Tax Chambers), who was instrumental in its issue, considers its significance and what it can mean for tax dispute management.
Two former London bankers have been found guilty of tax evasion in the first criminal trial related to ‘cum-ex’ trades. Rob Mason (Forensic Risk Alliance) and Andrew Howard (Ropes & Gray) consider the UK impact.
This year has seen an increasing compliance burden for companies, an expansion of HMRC powers and a reminder of the important role of the courts, write Kate Ison and Jessica Hocking (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner).