MARILYN MCKEEVER J: Background [1] This appeal arises out of the unprecedented events surrounding the 2008 global financial crisis. The appellant, Mr Gedir was employed by Bear Stearns, the American investment bank, as the managing director of its European risk arbitrage business. In the turbulent period between March and August 2008, Bear Stearns was acquired …
JUDGMENT JUDGE HACKING Introduction [1] This was an appeal by Mr Andrew John Bingham against a decision made by HMRC on 20 May 2009 and confirmed by an appeals and review officer of HMRC on 27 November 2009 that all interest accruing on bank accounts of which the appellant, his wife and children were signatories …