[2024] UKUT 195 (AAC)

The respondents were directed to make a response to the appeal – TBGS did, but the first respondent did not – and Mr Coombs was invited to provide a reply to that response, which he did.

The parties were directed to indicate if they sought an oral hearing of the appeal. Neither TBGS, nor Mr Coombs, so indicated. Given this, and that I had fulsome written submissions in the form of the grounds, the response, and the reply, I decided it was fair and just to determine this appeal without a hearing.

I am grateful to both Mr Coombs and TBGS for their clear and helpful written submissions.