In July 2023, the Upper Tier Tribunal (UTT) released its decision in the case of Hotel La Tour (HLT).

We’re pleased to announce haysmacintyre’s Deals Roundup for 2023. Despite difficult market conditions in 2023, we saw a number of successes for our clients on IPO and M&A transactions, across the Creative, Media & Technology, Corporate and Hospitality sectors.

The latest naming and shaming list (the Scheme), published by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on 20 February 2024, revealed that 524 businesses failed to pay their employees the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes & Resolutions, has featured in Telegraph Money in an article discussing how to appeal against penalties and get a successful outcome.

On 15 December 2023, The Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade issued a ‘Code of Practice’ to promote fairness and transparency around the allocation of tips across the hospitality sector. Despite the announcement, many operators were still left with uncertainty and questions on how the Act and Code of Practice would […]

Last year, HMRC announced that it would change the process for making creative sector tax relief claims. Although the change was announced last summer, guidance was only issued by HMRC on 19 February 2024 leaving a very short window for organisations to be compliant with the new rules.

Companies House has announced a revision in its filing fees, effective from 1 May 2024. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which aims to enhance the integrity and reliability of the UK’s corporate registry.

Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes & Resolutions, discusses HMRC settlements and how they can be managed.