News & Publications: Ranjeet Johal
MacGregor v B M Samuels Finance Group Plc [2013] UKUT 471 (LC)
October 31st, 2013
How far does the jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) extend when dealing with service charge disputes? A comment on the decision in MacGregor v B M Samuels Finance Group Plc [2013] UKUT 471 (LC). The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently gave a ruling limiting the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (“the Tribunal”)’s jurisdiction […]
Comment on Prudential v HMRC
January 28th, 2013
On 23 January 2013, the Supreme Court refused to extend legal advice privilege to accountants offering tax advice in R (on the application of Prudential plc and another) v Special Commissioner of Income Tax and another [2013] UKSC 1. The reasoning behind legal advice privilege is simple: it promotes full and frank communications between lawyers […]
Further clarification on the Limitation Act
June 21st, 2012
The Limitation Act 1980 – further clarification The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Page and Others v Hewetts Solicitors and Another [2012] EWCA Civ 805 provided further clarification on the role the court office plays in a Claimant’s compliance with the Limitation Act 1980. Facts The Defendant firm acted for the Claimants […]