Top barrister accused of tax evasion was avoiding ‘red tape’, court hears
Robert Venables, a top barrister, is accused of setting up trusts and a partnership structure to evade £2 million in taxes, according to court proceedings. The prosecution claims he avoided HMRC obligations through these arrangements.
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