This Case Law Update examines the case of Levicom International Holdings BV and another v. Linklaters which looked at the issue of causation in a negligence action.

Following the recent case of R (on the Application of Mercury Tax Group Limited and another) v HMRC, the City of London Law Society has published some guidance on the virtual execution of documents. This edition of Caught in the Act looks at the guidance.

A further look at the Chancellor’s announcement that legislation will be introduced in the Finance Bill 2009 which will amend the rules on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief for leasehold enfranchisement.