In keeping with their manifesto promise, the Labour government has announced the appointment of a new Covid Corruption Commissioner to investigate the alleged frauds that were perpetrated during the pandemic era. Hamraj Kang of KANGS comments on the challenges ahead for the new Covid Corruption Commissioner, Tom Hayhoe. It appears that the remit for the […]
04/12/24
Tax & HMRC
Facing a HMRC investigation or allegations of VAT fraud is daunting. It is important to understand your rights and seek timely legal support to effectively navigate the process and achieve the best possible outcome. Here, we will answer frequently asked questions about VAT fraud and VAT investigations, offering insights into a business’s rights and the […]
02/12/24
Criminal Litigation
KANGS has successfully defended our client who faced assault charges arising from an altercation in Marseille, France, where he was attending the Rugby World Cup Tournament 2023. Following the incident, our client, a successful business man, was arrested and detained for forty-eight hours by the French police. The Team at KANGS was instructed to prepare […]
27/11/24
Tax & HMRC
This article outlines the tax tribunal process, starting with the First-tier Tax Tribunal for challenging HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) decisions. It also covers the statutory review process, which allows reconsideration without litigation, and details the appeal procedure to the Upper Tribunal for further examination. The function of Tax Tribunals, which are independent of Government, […]
25/11/24
Tax & HMRC
Over the last twenty-five years the team at KANGS have accumulated significant experience and substantial ‘know how’ resolving all types of disputes and settlements involving HMRC as amicably, successfully and cost effectively as possible. While we have secured amicable settlements for both individual and corporate clients, there are instances where reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement […]
20/11/24
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC
The regulations affecting liability for VAT on property transactions vary enormously according to the nature of the activity and whether it relates to property used for domestic or commercial purposes. Consideration of the potential impact of liability for VAT upon profitability is clearly crucial when formulating any proposals involving property development, building work of any […]
18/11/24
Account Freezing Order, POCA
In several articles previously published on this website, we have outlined the legal scope for authorities to seek the seizure of assets, freezing of bank accounts and forfeiture of goods where it is believed that they may represent the proceeds of crime, pending further investigation. The legal team at KANGS recently assisted a client successfully […]
13/11/24