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Rippon Patel And French LLP v Mowlam [2020] EWHC 1079 (QB)

Appeal relating to whether VAT payable by client to solicitors in relation to legal bill.

Dispute between client and solicitors as to share of settlement monies.  Reminder to all parties to a mediation and settlement agreement that the position in relation to VAT (and other possible taxes) needs to be clear to all parties.

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