FCA Investigations, Financial Investigations, Serious Fraud
In the recent case of R v Hayes; R v Palombo [2025] UKSC 29, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions of bankers Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, finding both unsafe as the result of serious flaws in their respective trials. Both bankers had previously been convicted and imprisoned, in separate proceedings, for conspiracy to defraud […]
18/09/25
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
An indecent image is one showing a child or children, with or without an adult, under the age of 18, which may include a nude or partially clothed child or children, and which may portray one or more posing in a sexual manner. There are three categories of indecent images which are covered by the […]
16/09/25
Financial Investigations, Insolvency, Tax & HMRC
A company director loan refers either to money lent to the company, for example, to support its cashflow during a difficult period, or money taken from the company by one or more directors by way of loan. This article focuses on money taken from the company by way of loan, which is perfectly legal provided […]
10/09/25
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC, Tax avoidance
We often discuss the activities of umbrella companies in our articles. Noting that whilst many provide legitimate and professional services, there are others established solely for the purpose of tax evasion and general financial fraud, often causing considerable hardship to unsuspecting workers whom they employ. In a previous article entitled ‘Umbrella Companies | Government Proposals […]
08/09/25
Financial Investigations, POCA, Serious Fraud
Client Delighted as KANGS Secures Favourable Settlement KANGS has successfully resolved Confiscation Proceedings, brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), to the complete satisfaction of our client, who had previously, along with his co-conspirator, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. John Veale of KANGS outlines how this successful result was achieved. The Circumstances […]
01/09/25
Commercial Disputes, Intellectual Property Disputes
Trade secrets form an integral asset of many businesses and preserving their confidentiality is essential for maintaining a competitive advantage. A particular trade secret will normally form the foundation of the business owning it, for example, the formula for ‘Coca Cola’ or the recipe for the chicken prepared and sold by KFC. If the details […]
26/08/25
