Tax & Regulation
Fugitive Russian oligarch had five ‘sham’ offshore trusts
A fugitive Russian oligarch set up five “sham” trusts in New Zealand to shield $100m from creditors, the England and Wales High Court has ruled.
Premier League striker first in a raft of ‘image rights’ tax investigations
In its latest clash with sports stars over their tax affairs, HM Revenue & Customs has taken a little-known Hull player to task over his image rights.
Expats told to divorce and remarry to preserve rights
A same sex couple told to divorce and remarry to preserve their rights when moving to France has highlighted a potentially huge issue for cross border couples, according to a legal expert.
Tax avoidance plan promoter gets done for not telling HMRC
A tax avoidance scheme promoter has been found guilty of not telling HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about it.
Probate disputes to rise over ‘digital messages’
An unsent text accepted as a man’s dying wish in Australia could signal more disputes in the UK, after a Law Commission will consultation concludes in November.