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6 February 2025

Data Protection Judgment Holds Warning for Data Controllers
Hot on the heels of Data Protection Day comes the High Court’s judgment in Ashley v HMRC [2025]. This judgment, relating to his subject access request (“SAR”) to HMRC to get details of its tax investigation of him, is a real classic of data protection law (and lore), which advances the law in some ways and applies existing law in a manner that is highly instructive.
News and Events
3 February 2025
News & Announcements
Pallas Partners Celebrates Three Year Anniversary
In celebration of Pallas Partners’ three year anniversary, we are delighted to showcase some of our highlights and successes from the last 12 months.
31 January 2025
Insights
Matt Getz Quoted in Law360 on OFSI Licensing Regime
Our partner Matt Getz shares his thoughts with Law360 on the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the designation of Anzhelika Khan, and its criticisms of the OFSI licensing system.
22 January 2025
News & Announcements
Matt Getz Quoted in Global Investigations Review on Use of Computer Evidence in Criminal Trials
Our Partner Matt Getz has been quoted in Global Investigations Review in relation to the UK Ministry of Justice’s review into the use of computer evidence in criminal trials following the UK post office scandal.
20 January 2025
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First ‘De-Designation’ Case Brought to the Supreme Court
The UK Sanctions Regime has for the first time been tested at the Supreme Court by a sanctioned Russian billionaire. Eugene Shvidler was sanctioned back in March 2022 and after failing to overturn his designation at the English High Court and Court of Appeal, he has turned to the Supreme Court.
17 January 2025
Insights
Natasha Harrison Shares Her 2025 Disputes Forecast with Law.com
Our Founder and Managing Partner, Natasha Harrison, shares her top five predictions for the disputes market in 2025 with Law.com
14 January 2025
Insights
Regulatory Round Up: What to Expect in 2025
In 2024, we witnessed ongoing heightened activity from financial regulators. This included the introduction of new schemes (e.g., PRA’s Early Account Scheme), major financial penalties (e.g., PRA total fines of £91m across year; and FCA total fines of £176m across the year), controversial moves and increased supervisory intervention and consultation activity (e.g., on “Name and Shame”, financial crime, and motor finance).
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