January 2012
Executive Remuneration
Simon W. Holden considers the recommendations published by the High Pay Commission recently, in his article entitled “Executive Remuneration”.
March 2011
Diversity in the Boardroom
Simon W. Holden discusses the report recently published by Lord Davies of Abersoch, entitled “Women on boards”, which looks at the gender imbalance evident in the boardrooms of UK plc.
Reprinted with the kind permission of Tolley’s Company Secretary’s Review, published by LexisNexis.
February 2011
Post-implementation evaluation of the Companies Act 2006
February 2011
Simon W. Holden highlights the results of the post-implementation evaluation of the Companies Act 2006
October 2010
November 2010 - Demonstration of the EMCS by HMRC at The Khan Partnership, following the success of the September talk
From 31 December this year, the EMCS system will toally replace the current paper-based movement control system, which has been subject to systematic abuse and fraud. EMCS will link over 150,000 traders in 27 national administrations across the EU.
TKP, in conjunction with UKWA and Alan Powell Associates, held an EMCS users' event on 23 September and this is to be followed by another demonstration of EMCS by HMRC at the end of November at TKP's offices. More details to follow.
October 2010
Emblaze Mobility Solutions Limited, represented by TKP, has been successful in its 4 year legal challenge against the decision of HMRC to withhold £8.8 million of VAT repayments claimed since March 2006
Emblaze Mobility Solutions Limited, represented by TKP, has been successful in its 4 year legal challenge against the decision of HMRC to withhold £8.8 million of VAT repayments claimed since March 2006.
Emblaze challenged HMRC's decision to withhold VAT repayments of £8.8 million of VAT due on 33 transactions undertaken in 2006 by Global Telecoms Distribution Plc t/a European Telecom, a former subsidiary of Emblaze Mobility Solutions Limited.
The Tribunal ordered HMRC to repay the £8.8 million it has withheld since March 2006 as well as Emblaze Mobility Solutions' legal costs. HMRC still have the right to appeal against the decision.
The Company estimates the net cash proceeds to be approximately $US 7 million (having deducted legal and other expenses and third parties' share).
August 2010
Invitation to EMCS Users' Meeting on Thursday 23 September - in conjunction with UKWA
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), in conjunction with The Khan Partnership and Alan Powell Associates, are holding a EMCS Users' Meeting at TKP's office on Thursday 23 September. The talk and discussion will enable EMCS users and sytem providers to:
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hear from HMRC's main officials responisble for EMCS delivery;
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participate in a question and answer session; and
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discuss and exchange experiences with other EMCS business users
January 2010
Senior Partner, Hassan Khan, presents the 2009 Professional Excellence Award at the Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards
Senior Partner, Hassan Khan, presents the 2009 Professional Excellence Award at the Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards
November 2009
The Khan Partnership LLP raises over £58,000 for Indian Ocean Disaster Relief (IODR) and Haven House Children's Hospice
The Khan Partnership LLP raises over £58,000 for Indian Ocean Disaster Relief (IODR) and Haven House Children's Hospice
October 2009
Solicitors Journal - The American Dream?
The SFO's new guidelines for dealing with overseas corruption contain admirable aims, but it remains to be seen how successful implementing an American model will be, says Hassan Khan.
September 2009
Michelle Sloane and Joanna Sharr, solicitors at The Khan Partnership, summarise HMRC's new disclosure opportunity
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a new offshore disclosure initiative called the "New Disclosure Opportunity" (NDO), to allow people with unpaid taxes linked to offshore accounts or assets to voluntarily settle their tax liabilities at a favourable penalty rate. The NDO starts on 1 September 2009 and ends on 12 March 2010.
Michelle Sloane and Joanna Sharr, solicitors at The Khan Partnership, summarise HMRC's new disclosure opportunity in the article below.
HMRC's new disclosure opportunity_a second chance to wipe the slate.pdf
