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Simon Hackett and Edward Hackett v HMRC: Tax treatment of interest rate hedging product mis-selling compensation

Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal, confirming basic redress payments for mis-sold IRHPs are taxable income.

Windrush Against Sewage Pollution v ICO and Environment Agency: declarations of interest for senior staff must be disclosed

First-tier Tribunal orders Environment Agency to disclose declarations of interest for Deputy Directors.

Banner Universal Motion Pictures Limited v Wiggin LLP: extended civil restraint order application refused

Application under extended civil restraint order seeking £352 million damages refused as totally without merit.

Quinn Emanuel strengthens UAE team with hire

Quinn Emanuel has welcomed Ghalib Mahmoud as a partner, enhancing its cross-border disputes capabilities in the UAE

Burges Salmon enhances AI capabilities for legal services

Burges Salmon has launched the next phase of its Digital Enablement Programme, integrating Microsoft Copilot and Harvey into legal workflows for enhanced service delivery

Dechert strengthens team with Jarlath Pratt

Dechert LLP announces the addition of private equity lawyer Jarlath Pratt to enhance global capabilities

Government moves forward with housing reform plans

The ALEP has endorsed the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, urging balanced reform and engagement with professionals

Victim’s Right to Review scheme expands

More survivors of rape and sexual assault in England and Wales will now have enhanced legal rights