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Home is where you hang your medical test

Published on 20 Apr 2018.

At-home medical tests can be useful diagnostic tools, but this carries risks for patients or insurers. Medical malpractice and product liability insurers need to plan for the future.

Court of Appeal's history lesson for claimants bringing personal injury claims

Published on 20 Apr 2018.

Healthcare providers and manufacturers of medical products will welcome a judgment from the Court of Appeal that found against a claimant for failing to give notice of funding in time.

The future of the NHS: Concerns and comparisons

Published on 29 Mar 2018.

New poll suggests greater concerns over cuts to NHS funding than terrorism threat.

Using data to bring innovative products to the market … and keep them there

Published on 22 Mar 2018.

There are now more and more opportunities to collect and use health data to innovate, improve efficiency and improve care. The same data could prove very useful in responding to the threat of litigation too

Bawa-Garba case exposes shortcomings in management of medical errors

Published on 14 Mar 2018. By Ella Shanks, Senior Associate

Urgent government review of medical malpractice underway following conviction of Dr Bawa-Garba and the management of medical mistakes.

Could Cannabis be the Cure?

Published on 07 Mar 2018.

With the upsetting case of Alfie Dingley dominating news headlines, the UK Government is being asked to reconsider its approach to medicinal cannabis. But what would this mean for manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and, most importantly, potential patients?

An aspirin a day…

Published on 02 Mar 2018. By Genevieve Isherwood, Senior Associate

Discusses research that suggests aspirin can reduce risk of colon cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome

Fixed Recoverable Costs: When lawyers come 'cap' in hand

Published on 21 Feb 2018. By Ella Shanks, Senior Associate

Working group developing a cap on recoverable costs for lawyers in clinical negligence claims

A game changer for concussion injuries? New study investigating CTE creates a potential headache for defendants and their insurers

Published on 16 Feb 2018. By James Davies, Senior Associate

A new study shows that repeated hits to the head, not concussions, cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the neurodegenerative disease experienced by American football players, boxers and other athletes.

Brexit chess game to be played out at Chequers

Published on 15 Feb 2018.

The Life Sciences industry demands certainty over the Government's approach to regulation after Brexit. It is hoped that Government meetings this month will achieve that.

Mr Justice Langstaff to chair contaminated blood inquiry

Published on 13 Feb 2018. By Emma Kislingbury, Senior Associate

Mr Justice Langstaff will lead the public inquiry into how contaminated blood transfusions infected thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis C in the 1970s and 80s

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Published on 06 Feb 2018. By Genevieve Isherwood, Senior Associate

Implications for humans and animals of the recent successful cloning of monkeys by Chinese researchers

Duty calls: What information should be provided to patients following treatment?

Published on 31 Jan 2018.

Summary of the High Court's recent decision in a case concerning the duty to inform a patient of treatment outcomes and the requirement for follow-up, further treatment, or monitoring.

Organ donation: have your say

Published on 26 Jan 2018. By Emma Kislingbury, Senior Associate

Organ donation is, for some, a difficult topic of conversation, but a Government consultation is encouraging us to think about it and share our views.

New Year, New You? How about joining the virtual reality gym…

Published on 19 Jan 2018.

Looking to beat the January gym rush? Well, look no further than American based firm Black Box VR who have combined gaming and gyming to create a virtual reality workout using just a resistance machine and headset.

Roll up your sleeve – CJEU injects some influence in to vaccination case

Published on 19 Dec 2017.

Summary of Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision in vaccination case

Making made to measure medicine: tailored to suit

Published on 18 Dec 2017.

Summary of key points emerging from MHRA guidance on the importance of human factors in the development of new medical devices.

Independent inquiry launched into malpractice of Ian Paterson

Published on 07 Dec 2017. By Ella Shanks, Senior Associate

The Department of Health has announced the launch of an independent inquiry into the circumstances and practices surrounding the activity of convicted breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

Engagement news

Published on 29 Nov 2017.

Manufacturers and insurers may have missed Prince Harry's news on Monday in the general excitement surrounding the Government's Industrial Strategy, announced on the same day.

Bereavement Damages incompatible with European Convention on Human Rights

Published on 29 Nov 2017. By Genevieve Isherwood, Senior Associate

Consideration of the Court of Appeal decision in Smith v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation and others that restriction on awards for bereavement damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 are incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.

A Shift in Vicarious Liability (Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council)

Published on 01 Nov 2017.

Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60. A review of recent case law extending Vicarious Liability and the impact this will have on organisations and their insurers.

Government to cover negligence claims against GPs

Published on 17 Oct 2017. By Dorothy Flower, Partner

Government to cover negligence claims against GPs

Medical device concerns and MHRA compliance

Published on 16 Oct 2017.

Increase in medical devices regulatory alerts and how to respond to concerns

China's Clinical Trials

Published on 10 Oct 2017.

China - an emerging market for clinical trials

Landmark ruling on end of life care

Published on 21 Sep 2017.

Huntington's patient: Court rules Court application no longer necessary in end of life care where patient's family and doctors are in agreement

The costs of surrogacy: a valid and separate head of claim

Published on 20 Sep 2017. By Emma Kislingbury, Senior Associate

A claimant has been awarded £74,000 for the costs of a surrogacy arrangement, following a hospital's delay in diagnosing cervical cancer.

Welcoming new red tape

Published on 01 Sep 2017.

The Medical Devices Regulation 2017 is good news for insurers in the life sciences sector. More data on safety and performance will be collected on products before they get to the market

"Please sir, may I have some more [damages for failure to consent]?" No, says the Court of Appeal.

Published on 19 Jul 2017. By James Davies, Senior Associate

Shaw v Kovac: Court of Appeal rejects claim for an additional, separate award of damages for failure to obtain informed consent.

Upper Tribunal confirms that anti-abuse provision in UK/Ireland double tax treaty did not apply

Published on 15 Aug 2024. By Keziah Mastin, Associate

In HMRC v Burlington Loan Management DAC [2024] UKUT 152 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal held that the anti-abuse rule in the UK/Ireland double tax treaty did not apply to deny the withholding exemption, when a Cayman Islands company assigned the benefit of a debt to an Irish company.

Upper Tribunal confirms it’s the end of the road for HMRC's "fishing expedition"

Published on 08 Aug 2024. By Alexis Armitage, Senior Associate

In the recent Hitchins case, the Upper Tribunal confirmed that it was the end of the road for HMRC's "fishing expedition" and ordered it to close its enquiries.

Closure notices and the appeals process

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Liam McKay, Senior Associate

In this article we consider the process by which a taxpayer can bring a protracted HMRC enquiry to and end and appeal against a closure notice issued by HMRC.

Tax Bites – August 2024

Published on 31 Jul 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

HNWs: Understanding HMRC's Offshore Information Gathering Capabilities

Published on 24 Jul 2024. By Michelle Sloane, Partner and Liam McKay, Senior Associate

Wealthy individuals have long been the focus of a substantial part of HMRC’s compliance activities, but a difficult economic climate together with a looming general election and possible change of government is likely to lead to even greater scrutiny of HNWs by HMRC in the short term.

V@ update – July 2024

Published on 23 Jul 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world.

Tribunal confirms no tax due on disposal of property held on trust for taxpayer's brother

Published on 18 Jul 2024. By Keziah Mastin, Associate

In Raveendran v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 273 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal allowed the taxpayer's appeal against HMRC's discovery assessment in relation to the disposal of a property because it was held on trust for his brother.

Taxing Matters: Spotlight 63: HMRC shines a light on property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships

Published on 16 Jul 2024.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Simon Howley and Amanda Perrotton from Bell Howley Perrotton LLP. They discuss HMRC's Spotlight 63, which focuses on property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships, which have recently come to the attention of HMRC.

Tribunal confirms loans from remuneration trust were disguised remuneration

Published on 11 Jul 2024. By Liam McKay, Senior Associate

In allowing HMRC's appeal in part, the Upper Tribunal determined that payments received under a remuneration trust scheme were caught by the anti-avoidance provisions in Part 7A of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

Dealing with HMRC information notices

Published on 04 Jul 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Daniel Williams, Associate

Considering three common types of HMRC information notices and the extent to which they can be challenged.

Tax Bites – July 2024

Published on 02 Jul 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

V@ update – June 2024

Published on 26 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world.

Tribunal awards taxpayer his costs due to HMRC's unreasonable conduct

Published on 20 Jun 2024. By Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

In Aftab Ahmed v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 00236 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal granted the taxpayer's application for costs as HMRC had acted unreasonably in defending the appeal.

Tribunal allows entrepreneurs' relief appeal

Published on 13 Jun 2024. By Keziah Mastin, Associate

In Cooke v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 272 (TC), the FTT allowed the taxpayer's appeal against HMRC's refusal of entrepreneurs' relief

Exploring tax from an ESG perspective

Published on 07 Jun 2024.

In this month's episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Paul Monaghan, Chief Executive and co-founder of the Fair Tax Foundation to discuss the growing interest in tax from an ESG perspective, and the work of the Fair Tax Foundation.

What happens in an HMRC criminal investigation

Published on 06 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Tax Bites – June 2024

Published on 05 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.

Tribunal dismisses HMRC's appeal and confirms transactions did not give rise to a taxable remittance

Published on 30 May 2024. By Liam McKay, Senior Associate

In dismissing HMRC's appeal, the Upper Tribunal confirmed that transactions entered into by the taxpayers for the sale of shares did not amount to a taxable remittance under section 809L of the Income Tax Act 2007 because no service was provided in the UK.

Key features of the new non-UK domicile regime

Published on 29 May 2024. By Michelle Sloane, Partner and Jasprit Singh, Senior Associate

The UK government's unexpected announcement in Spring Budget in March on the taxation of non-domicile individuals has sparked concerns and much comment. It represents a major change to the current system of taxation, which is more than 200 years old.

V@ update – May 2024

Published on 28 May 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of RPC's V@, a monthly update which provides insightful analysis and news from the VAT world.

Customs and excise quarterly update - May 2024

Published on 21 May 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of RPC's Customs and Excise Quarterly Update.

The latest on the loan charge scandal with Matt Hall from Armadillo

Published on 21 May 2024.

In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Chartered Tax Adviser, Matt Hall from Armadillo to discuss the latest on what is often referred to as the "loan charge scandal".