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Bunting v HMRC: Court of Appeal rules section 253 loan relief requires a legal right to recover

Court of Appeal says released debt is not outstanding, defeating TCGA section 253 relief.

R v Hindley: Court of Appeal upholds historic abuse convictions despite good character gap

Court of Appeal finds omitted good character limb did not make historic convictions unsafe.

Henderson v Ministry of Defence: without prejudice costs schedules remain protected

Costs judge bars MoD from relying on without prejudice breakdowns, finding no unambiguous impropriety.

Surrey law firm wins community award

Downs Solicitors LLP has been awarded the Community Impact Award for its contributions to Surrey’s community

Carey Olsen promotes two counsel lawyers

Carey Olsen has elevated Jasmin Davies and Jason Mbwake to counsel in the Cayman Islands dispute resolution and litigation teams

Supreme Court challenge delays car finance claims

Black Horse and Close Brothers are attempting to stop collective car finance claims, raising concerns among drivers seeking compensation

3D-printed firearms: the new disclosure battleground

As 3D-printed firearms reshape criminal investigations, digital evidence and disclosure obligations present new challenges for practitioners

New courts aim to reduce reoffending

Hundreds of vulnerable women in the North of England will receive essential support through new Intensive Supervision Courts aimed at tackling addiction and trauma