HMRC Sent Off in £584k Football Referees Tax Battle

In PGMOL v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 00654 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal determined that National Group football referees engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd were not employees, allowing PGMOL’s appeals against Regulation 80 PAYE determinations and Class 1 NIC decisions worth over £583,000. Our specialist tax dispute solicitors and barristers analyse the multifactorial RMC Stage Three assessment, the significance for employment status disputes, and what this means for HMRC investigations into PAYE and National Insurance.

Unfair Prejudice Petitions: A Complete 2026 Guide for Shareholders

Unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 offer minority shareholders a powerful legal route to challenge misconduct by those controlling a company. Whether you are being excluded from management, denied information, or having your shareholding diluted, the law provides real remedies. This guide explains everything you need to know about unfair prejudice claims and how LEXLAW’s specialist litigation lawyers can help you pursue or defend one.

Ultimate Guide to HMRC Discovery Assessments: How to Challenge & Appeal (2026)

HMRC discovery assessments can arrive years after you filed, but many are successfully challenged. This guide explains the legal framework, grounds of appeal, and how to protect your position in 2026.

VAT De-Registration Appeals

VAT De-Registration Appeals: How to Challenge HMRC’s Decision to Cancel Your VAT Number

If HMRC has cancelled your VAT number, urgent action is required. This guide explains how to challenge an HMRC de-registration decision through the internal review process and the First-tier Tax Tribunal, and why early legal advice is critical.

Setting Aside a Statutory Demand as an Individual

You have just 18 days to challenge a statutory demand. Act fast, if you have a genuine dispute or legal defence, you may be able to stop bankruptcy proceedings. This succinct guide provides legal guidance from City of London’s specialist insolvency litigation team.

2026 Guide UK Winding‑up Petition Procedure

2026 Guide: UK Winding‑up Petition Procedure

When a creditor serves a winding‑up petition, the company faces immediate risk of frozen bank accounts, compulsory liquidation and director investigation. This 2026 guide explains the UK winding‑up petition procedure step‑by‑step, from petition issue and London Gazette advertisement through to court hearings, potential rescue strategies and the consequences of a winding‑up order for directors and stakeholders.

Interest Rate Swap Mis-selling: Do You Still Have a Claim in 2026?

Interest Rate Swap Mis-selling: Do You Still Have a Claim in 2026?

Thousands of UK businesses were mis-sold complex interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) by major banks between 2001 and 2012. While the FCA’s formal review scheme has closed, significant routes to redress remain open in 2026, particularly for victims of hidden swaps, LIBOR manipulation, and professional negligence. This article explains who can still claim, why time is critical, and what a specialist solicitor can recover for you.