July 15th, 2023
Introduction The long running saga between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Ripple Labs, the creator of cryptocurrency XRP reached a season climax earlier this week. It has been well reported that the markets were jubilant following the NY court issuing a summary judgement against the SEC’s claims that the sales of so-called […]
July 12th, 2023
Introduction After more than two years in the making, the Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation (MiCA) has finally reached the finishing line, signaling a new era of crypto regulation in Europe. This comprehensive framework is designed to bring clarity and consistency to the crypto market and, hopefully, benefiting businesses and investors alike. In this article, we’ll […]
July 10th, 2023
Release the Kraken… The kraken was a giant sea monster that appeared in the excellent 1981 film, the Clash of the Titans (we don’t talk about the 2010 remake). Of course, the film included the stop motion animation of the genius Ray Harryhausen. In the films, the Kraken is sent by Zeus […]
June 30th, 2023
Background In a recent legal battle, the Court of Appeal (CoA) delved into the question of whether taxpayers should be allowed to reverse a voluntary disposition of their assets, made as part of a tax avoidance scheme, on the grounds of mistake. The case, Bhaur and others v Equity First Trustees (Nevis) Ltd and others […]
June 10th, 2023
Introduction As you will likely know, the UK has a public register of beneficial ownership of companies and overseas entities that hold interests in UK land. This means that anyone with a bit too much time on their hands can search the registers to find out who the ultimate owners of these entities are. Recent […]
