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Resolving shareholder disputes and contract disputes can be complicated and contentious, yet it also offers opportunities for innovative solutions. Over the years, we have assisted commercial enterprises in all aspects of dispute resolution to help them avoid prolonged litigation. Our 25 years of experience has taught us that each contract dispute is different. Whether dealing […]

In the UK, the possession and transactions involving cryptoassets are subject to taxation under the same existing tax laws that apply to other assets. Due to the increasing popularity of cryptoassets and the growth in value of the cryptoasset market, HMRC now maintains an Internal Manual that outlines how transactions involving cryptoassets are treated. In […]

We have published several articles on the strict duties and obligations imposed by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (‘Money Laundering Regulations’). In a previous article on this subject, we explained the 'due diligence' measures that must be adopted by the 'relevant person'. Building on these […]

‘National Trading Standards’ and ‘Local Trading Standards’ work together to provide and enforce consumer rights in England and Wales. National Trading Standards safeguards consumers and businesses across England and Wales, ensuring the safety of products entering the UK and the food chain. As part of its mandate, National Trading Standards combat eCrime, conduct regional investigations […]

KANGS has successfully assisted a client obtain her removal from both the Children’s and Adult’s Barred Lists. Upon receiving a 'Minded to Bar Letter' from the Disclosure and Barring Service ('the DBS'), our client attempted to oppose the proposals to bar by submitting her own representations, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Accordingly, when our client […]

A Tronc Scheme is an organised payment arrangement that allows businesses to fairly distribute tips, gratuities and service charges received from customers to their staff through payroll, without incurring National Insurance contributions for either employers or employees. A Tronc Scheme is usually operated to ensure that qualifying members of staff, including those who would not […]