KANGS Solicitors

At KANGS, we are renowned for our expertise in managing a diverse array of criminal litigation cases, particularly those involving financially motivated offences and white collar crime. Discover more https://bit.ly/48rOiWC

It was a pleasure to attend the Birmingham Law Society 2025 Legal Awards last night. The atmosphere was truly exceptional, and it was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new acquaintances. We extend a fervent congratulations to all the winners and those who were shortlisted. Here’s to celebrating your remarkable achievements! #2025LegalAwards

As a business leader are you prepared for the upcoming changes in the tax landscape? SME Today has recently published an insightful article featuring Hamraj Kang, where he sheds light on the government's intensified efforts to combat tax avoidance and fraud. Hamraj discusses how HMRC are gearing up for a record number of investigations and highlights the importance of staying informed and proactive. He also provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of HMRC investigations and effective strategies for navigating them. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4g5Cf3H #TaxCompliance #BusinessStrategy #HMRC #TaxGap #KANGSSolicitors #HMRC

Solicitors Journal has recently published an article written by Timothy Thompson, where he explains civil fraud, and the remedies available to those who have suffered financial harm due to fraudulent misrepresentation or deceit. You can find the article here: https://bit.ly/4ilWTPo #CivilFraud #bribery #fraud

Earlier this week Tom Hayhoe was appointed as the Covid Corruption Commissioner with the task of seeking to recover billions of pounds in public money which has allegedly been lost due to fraudulently obtained government contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic. The scale of the task for the Commissioner and his team during his fixed one-year term is enormous. It will require a multi-agency approach alongside HMRC, the National Crime Agency, the Serious Fraud Office and the Government Legal Service. Hamraj Kang has written an article outlining some of the potential criminal allegations and civil liabilities that may arise as a result of the Commissioner’s work. https://bit.ly/4g3m1c3 #Fraud #Covid19 #HMRC #CovidCommissioner

KANGS Solicitors feature in our latest BBP Media Midlands, having been ranked as a 'Tier 1' #lawfirm in Crime & Fraud. They are no stranger in winning prestigious #awards, regularly achieving #top rankings in both the major legal directories in the UK. Read their full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eehJs5u3 #legal500 #toptier

Directors, are you aware of the reasons behind Director Disqualification? Company directors can face disqualification for failing to fulfil their legal responsibilities, with bans lasting up to 15 years. Disqualification can arise for various reasons, not solely due to deliberate misconduct or fraudulent actions; sometimes, it may stem from an error or unintentional negligence. In cases of company insolvency, an administrator or liquidator typically examines the factors behind the company’s decline. If they uncover misconduct by the directors, this could lead to disqualification proceedings. However, it is important to note that insolvency itself does not imply misconduct by its directors. Financial difficulties may result from external factors, such as the unavoidable downturns many businesses faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. John Veale recently authored an article that provides insights into disqualification orders, their connection to insolvency, voluntary undertakings, and related topics. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Aw5Bte #insolvency #DirectorDisqualification #CompanyDirectors

Handling HMRC investigations can be challenging for any organisation. In a recent article for the Solicitors Journal titled Navigating HMRC Investigations, Timothy Thompson emphasises the importance of adopting a rational approach and seeking professional legal guidance early on, are key for businesses in effectively managing HMRC investigations. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3YoQytf #kangs #TaxInvestigation #TaxDispute #hmrc

As the legal profession knows it is currently boasting season as the annual Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directory rankings have just been published. I have spared you the glowing quotes cited in both directories as you may think that our friends and families have written most of them.   Our rankings are not the result of overnight success but reflect 27 years of hard work and dedication. We opened the doors of our first office in Moseley, Birmingham in September 1997. The rent was around £10,000 per annum and in the early days it was a struggle to make the monthly rent. As a new firm, we did not manage to achieve a legal directory ranking for a decade. We did not establish an office in London and Manchester until 2010.   Moral of the story – it’s a Test Match not a T20 game. Stay at the crease, just concentrate on not losing your wicket in the early days and the runs will eventually flow freely if you are passionate about what you do and have the drive to be the best.   A special mention to all those who run niche/boutique law firms. Managing a business is tough. Managing a highly regulated business even more so. I take my hat off to you for achieving recognition in the legal directories whilst being an employer and all the issues that entails. Our current government will no doubt make our job as employers infinitely easier in the forthcoming budget!   Well done to my colleagues John Veale, Helen Holder and Timothy Thompson for their recognition in this year’s legal directory rankings. I am extremely proud of the team we have built at KANGS Solicitors many of whom have been with the firm for over fifteen years.   As I have always maintained, legal directory rankings are great, but they are not the key defining feature of a good lawyer. Many of my fellow solicitors are not ranked for various reasons, some of their own choosing. The best way to hire a lawyer is through personal recommendation – always has been and always will be. If you are good, clients will find you.   Wishing you all a great week ahead.

HMRC can carry out a formal investigation or issue a formal Value Added Tax (VAT) assessment to determine a trader's correct tax liability. This typically occurs when HMRC suspects a discrepancy between the VAT a business has reported and the amount they believe is owed. Naz Maqsoom, an Associate at KANGS, recently authored an article (https://bit.ly/3YgwLgR) featured in Acquisition International Magazine, offering businesses valuable insights into VAT assessments. The article covers key topics such as time limits, notifications, and practical guidance on handling VAT assessments effectively.   What is the Kittel Principle? Over the last year, we have written numerous articles on Tax and HMRC related matters, and one of the most frequently asked about topics remains the Kittel Principle. We have compiled FAQs on the Kittel Principle and guidance on how to raise a dispute with HMRC, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3BE5bRR #hmrc #kittel #tax #vat