Tag: VAT Fraud

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High Court considers legal privilege in case concerning fraudulent trading and dishonest assistance

The High Court held RBS and Natwest vicariously liable for traders assisting in fraud, despite lacking actual knowledge of the fraud. Read the full judgment for Bilta (UK) Ltd & Ors v Natwest Markets Plc & Anor [2020] EWHC 546 (Ch), which case concerned legal privilege amongst allegations of fraudulent trading and dishonest assistance.

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Brayfal Decision Highlights the Importance of the a Three Person VAT Tribunal

The case report [download] from the Manchester former VAT and Duties Tribunal contains useful information relevant to the means of knowledge appeal cases we regularly conduct. The tribunal…