In January 2016, the first UK company to be prosecuted for corruption was sentenced to a fine of just over £1.3m, had over £800k confiscated and was ordered to pay £25k in prosecution costs, with two directors being convicted and sentenced in 2015.
Commercial rent arrears recovery from 6 April 2014
On 6 April 2014, the government abolished the common law right known as “distress”, no longer allowing a landlord to seize a
tenant’s goods and sell them to recover outstanding rent arrears.
The law treats corporations as separate legal entities, but to what extent can your employees' actions result in your business being found criminally liable?
A trust is a way of managing assets such as money, investments, land or property by formally transferring the assets to a trust fund administered for the benefit of others.
At RIAA Barker Gillette, we work with experts and professionals to achieve the best result for our clients in a friendly and non-confrontational manner.
Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) represents a significant shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime, improving corporate transparency, and anti-mo
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