The UK’s changing views on disclosure and anti-avoidance

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The UK’s changing views on disclosure and anti-avoidance

March 01 2011
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2010 saw the formation of a coalition government with differing opinions on tax avoidance and disclosure. Sandy Bhogal and Stephen Green of Mayer Brown investigate whether the new government’s ambitious plans to tackle anti-avoidance are good for business or just a healthy compromise between political parties.

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