BN66 - the road to Judicial Review

[funjim]

well...??

couldn't be there (have an interview) ... but any latest scores???

[Slobbo]

Nothing yet. Santa is going to deliver us a present at lunch.

[RHA]

Back at the office now after listening to the first 1½ hours.
Was a great turnout, the clerk said that in 'all his years' that was the first time they'd had to open the upstairs gallery because downstairs was full.

I didn't get to hear the IR present their case so I'll let Santa deliver a more balanced view when they get a break.

[OnYourBikeGB]

Back at the office now after listening to the first 1½ hours.
Was a great turnout, the clerk said that in 'all his years' that was the first time they'd had to open the upstairs gallery because downstairs was full.

I didn't get to hear the IR present their case so I'll let Santa deliver a more balanced view when they get a break.

But in the interim, did our guys do their job well?

[smalldog]

dont think ive ever been more excited about Santa!!!!

[RHA]

But in the interim, did our guys do their job well?

I think so. It was clear and comprehensive, and the judge seemed responsive to what was being discussed.

I came out feeling marginally more positive than when I went in. Was a shame to miss the IR guy giving his evidence though.

[TheGaffer]

Our QC presented the facts clearly IMO. The judge comes across as very sharp and receptive to the facts that are being presented.

[Boycie]

I turned up but there was a message on the door saying 'Court Full'. Managed to earwig from the entrance area - our guy was doing a good job of presenting. Didn't realise there was an upstairs gallery! The court next door to ours had some woman screaming the place down - interesting place to visit!

[SantaClaus]

Hi all

Just a quick post from the court cafe.

Elvin speaking for Montpelier is 2/3rds of the way through his defense.

He put a very good case with reference in particular to HMRC knowing the scheme existed since 2001/2002.

He went through Huitsons SA returns and correspondence with HMRC to prove this.

Elvin also discredited the evidence from McDougall/Davey for HMRC.

He went on to quote from Lord Justice Gibson the 5 points that define a partner to a trust, in order to refute that Padmore applies.

Thats all for now. More updates to follow.

Santa

[smalldog]

Elvin Elvin Elvin..

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