False allegations of sexual misconduct can have a serious and lasting impact for the person accused and their family, often placing considerable strain on personal relationships. They may also result in reputational damage, affecting relationships with colleagues, employment prospects and business opportunities. Matters of this nature require a careful, sensitive and considered approach. A solicitor […]
13/03/26
Services
Our paralegals are given real responsibility, hands‑on experience, and the opportunity to learn alongside experienced associates and partners in a collaborative environment. Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career We understand that the current graduate employment market is highly competitive, with limited opportunities available, particularly for those seeking entry level roles within the legal […]
11/03/26
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
The legislation in relation to sexual offences is considerable and it details numerous offences, including that of making, distributing or possessing indecent images of children. 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 […]
11/03/26
Commercial Disputes, Intellectual Property Disputes
In this short article, we explain how not having your trade mark registered could have a detrimental effect on your ability to win in court should a commercial dispute arise. KANGS regularly acts for parties involved in intellectual property disputes. Given the obvious and significant value in trade marks, and where possible, any business that […]
09/03/26
Tax & HMRC
An ‘unallowable purpose’ is one which appears to be designed simply to secure a tax advantage for the company, where the purpose does not fall within the company’s normal business or commercial undertakings. The intent of the ‘unallowable purpose’ rule is to control the deductibility of interest for corporation tax calculations in circumstances where the […]
05/03/26
Commercial Disputes, Intellectual Property Disputes
At KANGS, we support individuals and businesses both in protecting their trade marks and in responding to allegations that their branding is confusingly similar to another’s. In this article we examine a high-profile intellectual property dispute involving trade marks and explain the key implications and lessons for brand owners. In June 2025, the Supreme Court […]
03/03/26
Financial Investigations, POCA
A Restraint Order is a court order that prosecuting authorities such as HMRC, the SFO, the FCA, the CPS and Trading Standards may seek to freeze certain assets linked to an individual or a business. It is usually sought during an investigation and before any criminal charges are brought. If the court grants the order, […]
02/03/26
