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One matter we are frequently asked to advise on is when a taxpayer, whether an individual or a company, is ‘out of time’ for submitting an appeal against a tax assessment issued by HMRC. Some commentators believe that a recent decision of the Upper Tax Tribunal is one of the most important for many years […]
31/12/25
Company News
As we approach the Christmas and New Year festive season and welcome 2026, 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 […]
22/12/25
Financial Investigations
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the financial services industry in the UK. Part of its remit is to oversee the conduct of institutions engaged in financial activity such as banks, lenders, financial advisers, sales companies, dealers and investors. The FCA enjoys a wide range of powers in respect of investigation and enforcement which predominantly […]
19/12/25
Regulatory
Our client, a Support Worker in the Care Sector, received a ‘Minded to Bar’ letter from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The letter indicated that the DBS was considering our client’s inclusion on the Adults’ Barred List, which would preclude our client from engaging in regulated activity with vulnerable adults and, consequently, from continuing […]
16/12/25
Criminal Litigation
The criminal offence of Blackmail is committed when an individual makes an unwarranted demand with menaces against another, with a view to gain for himself or another. The criminal litigation team at KANGS is well placed to advise on blackmail allegations. The offence is treated by the courts as being extremely serious and, if found […]
12/12/25
Insolvency
KANGS has advised and assisted our client in insolvency proceedings by obtaining a Bankruptcy Order against an individual to whom she had loaned one hundred thousand pounds. If a creditor is owed a debt of five thousand pounds or more, one of the recovery options available is the issue of a Bankruptcy Petition requesting the […]
09/12/25
Intellectual Property Disputes
Stuart Southall of KANGS looks at the trade mark decision relating to the Rubik's Cube and provides some thoughts on what the decision could mean for future intellectual property disputes. Whilst there may have been a significant advancement of technology and toys across the last 25 years, certain nostalgic toys remain prevalent in today’s society. […]
03/12/25
