HMRC - Tax and VAT

The government responds to Treasury Committee recommendations regarding economic crime

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli outlines the government’s reaction to the Treasury Committee’s economic crime report.

By Niall Hearty  9 May 2022
2 min read

Facilitating Tax Evasion

Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli outlines the offences of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion and the defence available to them.

By Niall Hearty  15 October 2021
4 min read

The High Court’s interpretation of insolvency on an insurance proposal form

Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that centred on a company’s awareness of industry-related legal developments

By Syedur Rahman  30 September 2021
2 min read

European Union law, tax offences and subsequent money laundering

Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that confirms EU law cannot stop those guilty of tax offences being prosecuted for laundering the proceeds.

By Nicola Sharp  27 September 2021
3 min read

Freezing Orders and the Risk of Dissipation

Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that highlights the criteria that need to be met to obtain a freezing order.

By Syedur Rahman  3 September 2021
3 min read

SPACs, The FCA's New Rules and The Banks

It came as little surprise that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - the regulator within the UK's financial services sector) was prepared to change its regime to help the UK attract some of the billions that are being invested in the gro...

By Syedur Rahman  23 August 2021
5 min read

Insolvency Practitioners and DAML requests

Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details the new fast-track procedure that allows insolvency practitioners to make urgent Defence Against Money Laundering requests

By Niall Hearty  17 August 2021
3 min read

Breach of Trust. Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines what constitutes breach of trust

Last month, a futures fund which is now in liquidation launched proceedings in the High Court against its asset manager and its officers. The proceedings were prompted by allegations that its funds had been put into high-risk investments in...

By Syedur Rahman  11 August 2021
4 min read

Cartel Behaviour: The Law and the Appropriate Response to It

Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli outlines cartel legislation, its enforcement and the options available to those accused of it.

By Niall Hearty  12 July 2021
7 min read

HMRC’s Approach to Obtaining Communications Data in Criminal Investigations

Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the powers that HM Revenue and Customs has for seeking communications data while investigating tax fraud.

By Syedur Rahman  12 July 2021
3 min read