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In previous articles, we have explained how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers parties in commercial disputes alternative methods of attempting to settle their differences outside of traditional civil court proceedings. Mediation is the most frequently adopted form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, where a neutral third party, known as the mediator, is appointed with a view […]
20/01/25
Commercial Disputes
A ‘Default Judgement’ is common in commercial litigation disputes and serves to ensure that legal proceedings move forward even when one side is unresponsive. If a defendant receives civil proceedings properly served and does not, within the time limits set down by the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (‘CPR’), to file an ‘Acknowledgement of Service’ or […]
15/01/25
Tax & HMRC
Under the Kittel Principle, a business involved in transactions connected to fraud can be denied the right to reclaim input tax on those transactions. This can have catastrophic consequences, making it essential for business owners to be constantly vigilant to the potential presence of fraud in their supply chain. In several previous articles posted to […]
13/01/25
Tax & HMRC
Long before the election, the now Labour Government set out, in a document entitled ‘Labour’s Plan to Close the Tax Gap’ its intent to recover payment of more tax revenues from those trying to avoid payment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed plans to reduce the current ‘Tax Gap,’ said to be in the region of […]
09/01/25
KANGS Solicitors has recently resolved proceedings for breaches of the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations brought by Waltham Forest District Council against our clients, two company directors and their company. The matter, which raised significant concerns regarding the cleanliness of their premises, its general state of disrepair and associated risks to public health, was resolved […]
02/01/25
Tax & HMRC, Tax avoidance
The recovery of all forms of tax revenue is an essential feature of our economic system, necessary for the operation of public services and essential in the maintenance of a healthy economy. Tax avoidance schemes continue to be promoted commercially with the aim of attracting those seeking to avoid payment of all or part of […]
27/12/24
Company News
As we approach the Christmas and New Year festive season and welcome 2025, the KANGS team reaffirms its commitment to being available 24/7, every day of the year. Our dedicated emergency cover offers assistance to individuals facing criminal matters. We can be contacted in the case of an emergency on 07989 521 210. The work […]
23/12/24
