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'''Paul Baxendale-Walker''' is a talk show host, former lawyer and an author of legal text books. He is, together with Andrew Thornhill [[Queen's Counsel|Q.C.]], the author of ''The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1870070933 |title=The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts: Andrew Thornhill, Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781870070935: Amazon.com: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date=1997-10-30 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> (Key Haven, 1997) and also ''Purpose Trusts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1845924843 |title=Purpose Trusts: Second Edition: Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781845924843: Amazon.com: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date=2009-09-01 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> (1999, 2009 [2nd ed.]). |
'''Paul Baxendale-Walker''', also known under the pseudonym '''Paul Chaplin''',<ref name="Loaded snapped" /> is a talk show host, former lawyer and an author of legal text books. He is, together with Andrew Thornhill [[Queen's Counsel|Q.C.]], the author of ''The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1870070933 |title=The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts: Andrew Thornhill, Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781870070935: Amazon.com: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date=1997-10-30 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> (Key Haven, 1997) and also ''Purpose Trusts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1845924843 |title=Purpose Trusts: Second Edition: Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781845924843: Amazon.com: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date=2009-09-01 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> (1999, 2009 [2nd ed.]). |
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Paul Baxendale-Walker was born of Anglo-Brazilian parents, but was orphaned and grew up in a variety of Children's Homes. He took a degree in [[law]] at [[Hertford College]] of [[Oxford University]] and went on to qualify as a [[barrister]] and later [[solicitor]]. He worked in taxation law at the Bar in [[Lincoln's Inn]] and then in various City law firms and [[Arthur Andersen]], before establishing his "Baxendale Walker" practice in [[Mayfair]] in 1994. |
Paul Baxendale-Walker was born of Anglo-Brazilian parents, but was orphaned and grew up in a variety of Children's Homes. He took a degree in [[law]] at [[Hertford College]] of [[Oxford University]] and went on to qualify as a [[barrister]] and later [[solicitor]]. He worked in taxation law at the Bar in [[Lincoln's Inn]] and then in various City law firms and [[Arthur Andersen]], before establishing his "Baxendale Walker" practice in [[Mayfair]] in 1994. |
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In 1994, Baxendale-Walker advised the trustees on the taking of loans from a pension fund established for the benefit of employees. |
In 1994, Baxendale-Walker advised the trustees on the taking of loans from a pension fund established for the benefit of employees. Unknown to him, the borrowers were fraudsters and £2,135,000 went missing. In subsequent civil proceedings, Mr Justice Etherton found Baxendale-Walker was not guilty of dishonesty.<ref>http://www.sfo.gov.uk/news/prout/pr_424.asp?id=424</ref><ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/legal-services-lawyers-barristers-solicitors/7985609-1.html ]{{dead link|date=July 2013}}</ref> |
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In the course of the civil trial it transpired that he had given a reference for an associate of the fraudsters without any proper basis for the factual assertions in the reference. |
In the course of the civil trial it transpired that he had given a reference for an associate of the fraudsters without any proper basis for the factual assertions in the reference. In consequence in 2005 the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal suspended him as a solicitor for three years. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/markup.cgi?doc=/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2007/233.html&query=baxendale-walker&method=boolean |title=Baxendale-Walker v The Law Society [2007] EWCA Civ 233 (15 March 2007) |publisher=Bailii.org |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail-news/displayarticle.asp?id=71060 |title=Burton News | Burton On Trent News Headlines | Latest Burton Upon Trent Sports, Jobs & Business News |publisher=Burtonmail.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> |
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Baxendale-Walker was struck off the roll of solicitors by the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal on 11 January 2007, on the grounds that he had a conflict of interest in advising his clients on his own tax schemes.<ref>[http://www.sra.org.uk/documents/consumers/SDT/jan07/baxendale_-_walker-auden-9124-04.pdf ]{{dead link|date=July 2013}}</ref> He subsequently claimed that the Law Society and others had conspired to put him out of business. On 18 April 2011, his claim was struck out by the High Court on the basis that it had no real prospect of success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2011/998.html |title=Baxendale- Walker v Middleton & Ors [2011] EWHC 998 (QB) (18 April 2011) |publisher=Bailii.org |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> |
Baxendale-Walker was struck off the roll of solicitors by the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal on 11 January 2007, on the grounds that he had a conflict of interest in advising his clients on his own tax schemes.<ref>[http://www.sra.org.uk/documents/consumers/SDT/jan07/baxendale_-_walker-auden-9124-04.pdf ]{{dead link|date=July 2013}}</ref> He subsequently claimed that the Law Society and others had conspired to put him out of business. On 18 April 2011, his claim was struck out by the High Court on the basis that it had no real prospect of success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2011/998.html |title=Baxendale- Walker v Middleton & Ors [2011] EWHC 998 (QB) (18 April 2011) |publisher=Bailii.org |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> He is currently suing the Law Society in California Federal Court for millions of dollars, arising out of what he claims to have been unlawful interference by the Law Society in his US legal business. |
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Baxendale-Walker is the author of the [[Employee Benefit Trust]] (EBT) tax strategy implemented by Glasgow Rangers FC, which was(April 2011) |
Baxendale-Walker is the author of the [[Employee Benefit Trust]] (EBT) tax strategy implemented by Glasgow Rangers FC, which was(April 2011) challenged by HMRC in a first tier tax tribunal.<ref>{{cite web|author=Please enter your username |url=http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/sport/The-unravelling-of-Rangers.6753156.jp?articlepage=2 |title=The unravelling of Rangers - Sport - The Scotsman |publisher=Scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com |date=2011-04-16 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> In November 2012, the Tribunal upheld the legality and tax effectiveness of the EBT strategy. Rangers got to keep an estimated £50 million saved by Baxendale-Walker's advice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20414804 |title=BBC News - Former Rangers Football Club wins Big Tax Case appeal |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-11-20 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> |
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He still owns Baxendale Walker LLP,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baxendalewalker.co.uk/ |title=Welcome to Baxendale Walker, LLP - The wealth strategy, Pensions, Capital Gains Tax and trusts firm |publisher=Baxendalewalker.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> which has offices in London and Glasgow, and regularly features on TV as an expert commentator on tax matters. |
He still owns Baxendale Walker LLP,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baxendalewalker.co.uk/ |title=Welcome to Baxendale Walker, LLP - The wealth strategy, Pensions, Capital Gains Tax and trusts firm |publisher=Baxendalewalker.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> which has offices in London and Glasgow, and regularly features on TV as an expert commentator on tax matters. |
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==Red Zone == |
==Red Zone == |
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He was the host of the TV discussion show [http://www.redzoneshow.com |
He was the host of the TV discussion show [http://www.redzoneshow.com Red Zone], which features political and media celebrities discussing randomly chosen subjects from "Devil Cards", without the usual time constraints of topical discussion shows. Red Zone debuted on [[Controversial TV|EMTV]] (Sky channel 200) on 4 March 2009. His guests have included [[Boy George]], [[Neil Hamilton (politician)|Neil and Christine Hamilton]], [[Richard Digance]], [[Robin Bextor]], [[Vicki Michelle]], [[Carole Malone]], [[Michael Cole (public relations)|Michael Cole]], [[Aisleyne Horgan Wallace]], [[Gary Bushell]], [[Lawrie McMenemy]], [[Derek Laud]], [[Ray Santilli]], and others. |
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==Bluebird Films== |
==Bluebird Films== |
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From 2005 to 2012 he owned the adult film company Bluebird Productions and has produced, directed and acted in a number of adult films, including the ''[[Batman]]'' spoof ''Katwoman''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4135658/Craig-Whyte-advisor-is-a-porn-star.html|title=Craig Whyte advisor is a porn star|publisher=The Scottish Sun|accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> He sold Bluebird in 2012, making an estimated US$20 million. |
From 2005 to 2012 he owned the adult film company Bluebird Productions and has produced, directed and acted in a number of adult films, including the ''[[Batman]]'' spoof ''Katwoman''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4135658/Craig-Whyte-advisor-is-a-porn-star.html|title=Craig Whyte advisor is a porn star|publisher=The Scottish Sun|accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> He sold Bluebird in 2012, making an estimated US$20 million. |
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==Print |
==Print interests== |
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Chaplin writes a monthly Agony column for Loaded magazine. |
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LTV provides general entertainment programmes, aimed at both young male and female audiences, and wider audiences. |
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Baxendale-Walker wrote the script for the sitcom [[Sexxx]]. |
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He wrote the show formats for: |
He wrote the show formats for: |
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:[[Babedraw]]<ref name="loaded1">{{cite web|url=http://www.loaded.tv/show.php?id=11&show=BABEDRAW |title=Babedraw |publisher=Loaded TV |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> |
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:[[Babe IQ]] |
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:[[Dial M (TV series)|Dial M]] |
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===Presenting=== |
===Presenting=== |
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===Acting=== |
===Acting=== |
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| ⚫ | Baxendale-Walker plays the lead role of ‘Pauly’ in ''[[Sexxx]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loaded.tv/show.php?id=39&show=SEXXX |title=SEXXX |publisher=Loaded TV |date= |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> and plays various comedy character parts in PC World (broadcast on Loaded TV as part of Loaded Circus).<ref name="loaded2"/> |
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==Published books== |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 06:15, 29 July 2013
Paul Baxendale-Walker, also known under the pseudonym Paul Chaplin,[1] is a talk show host, former lawyer and an author of legal text books. He is, together with Andrew Thornhill Q.C., the author of The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts[2] (Key Haven, 1997) and also Purpose Trusts[3] (1999, 2009 [2nd ed.]).
Paul Baxendale-Walker was born of Anglo-Brazilian parents, but was orphaned and grew up in a variety of Children's Homes. He took a degree in law at Hertford College of Oxford University and went on to qualify as a barrister and later solicitor. He worked in taxation law at the Bar in Lincoln's Inn and then in various City law firms and Arthur Andersen, before establishing his "Baxendale Walker" practice in Mayfair in 1994.
In 1994, Baxendale-Walker advised the trustees on the taking of loans from a pension fund established for the benefit of employees. Unknown to him, the borrowers were fraudsters and £2,135,000 went missing. In subsequent civil proceedings, Mr Justice Etherton found Baxendale-Walker was not guilty of dishonesty.[4][5] In the course of the civil trial it transpired that he had given a reference for an associate of the fraudsters without any proper basis for the factual assertions in the reference. In consequence in 2005 the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal suspended him as a solicitor for three years. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision in 2007.[6][7]
Baxendale-Walker was struck off the roll of solicitors by the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal on 11 January 2007, on the grounds that he had a conflict of interest in advising his clients on his own tax schemes.[8] He subsequently claimed that the Law Society and others had conspired to put him out of business. On 18 April 2011, his claim was struck out by the High Court on the basis that it had no real prospect of success.[9] He is currently suing the Law Society in California Federal Court for millions of dollars, arising out of what he claims to have been unlawful interference by the Law Society in his US legal business.
Baxendale-Walker is the author of the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) tax strategy implemented by Glasgow Rangers FC, which was(April 2011) challenged by HMRC in a first tier tax tribunal.[10] In November 2012, the Tribunal upheld the legality and tax effectiveness of the EBT strategy. Rangers got to keep an estimated £50 million saved by Baxendale-Walker's advice.[11]
He still owns Baxendale Walker LLP,[12] which has offices in London and Glasgow, and regularly features on TV as an expert commentator on tax matters.
Red Zone
He was the host of the TV discussion show Red Zone, which features political and media celebrities discussing randomly chosen subjects from "Devil Cards", without the usual time constraints of topical discussion shows. Red Zone debuted on EMTV (Sky channel 200) on 4 March 2009. His guests have included Boy George, Neil and Christine Hamilton, Richard Digance, Robin Bextor, Vicki Michelle, Carole Malone, Michael Cole, Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, Gary Bushell, Lawrie McMenemy, Derek Laud, Ray Santilli, and others.
Bluebird Films
From 2005 to 2012 he owned the adult film company Bluebird Productions and has produced, directed and acted in a number of adult films, including the Batman spoof Katwoman.[13] He sold Bluebird in 2012, making an estimated US$20 million.
Print interests
In May 2012 he bought Loaded and SuperBike magazines,[1] and in September 2012 he bought the Paul Raymond Publications stable of magazines, including iconic mens magazines Mayfair, Men Only, and Club International.
Baxendale-Walker writes a monthly Agony column for Loaded magazine. He writes a monthly editorial and shoots a special photoset for Mayfair magazine.
Loaded TV
On 26 November 2012, Loaded TV launched with an 8 hour programming schedule on Controversial TV. Loaded TV provides general entertainment programmes, aimed at both young male and female audiences, and wider audiences.
Scriptwriting and show formats
Baxendale-Walker wrote the script for the sitcom Sexxx. He wrote the show formats for:
- Babedraw[14]
- Babe IQ
- Dial M
- Drunk Skunk Review[14]
- Fight Night Re-Loaded
- Loaded Chick Lit[15]
- Loaded Circus[16]
- Loaded Fight Night
- Loaded Lads Lit[17]
- Loaded Top Five
- Looser Women Live[18]
- Keep it Raw[17]
- Manfood
- Tell Me About It
- The Superbike Show
Presenting
Baxendale-Walker presents several Loaded TV shows, including
- Babe IQ
- Come Again
- Loaded Lads Lit
- Looser Women Live
- Tell Me About It
Acting
Baxendale-Walker plays the lead role of ‘Pauly’ in Sexxx,[19] and plays various comedy character parts in PC World (broadcast on Loaded TV as part of Loaded Circus).[16]
Musical
Baxendale-Walker writes, sings and plays lead guitar with his Brit rock band Candyrock.
Published books
- The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts (Key Haven, 1997, ISBN 1-870070-93-3)
- Purpose Trusts (Butterworths, 1999); 2nd edition (Tottel Publishing; 2009, ISBN 1-84592-484-3)
References
- ^ a b "Loaded magazine snapped up by multimillionaire 'porn star'". Guardian.co.uk. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ "The Law and Taxation of Remuneration Trusts: Andrew Thornhill, Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781870070935: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. 1997-10-30. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Purpose Trusts: Second Edition: Paul Baxendale-Walker: 9781845924843: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ http://www.sfo.gov.uk/news/prout/pr_424.asp?id=424
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Baxendale-Walker v The Law Society [2007] EWCA Civ 233 (15 March 2007)". Bailii.org. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Burton News | Burton On Trent News Headlines | Latest Burton Upon Trent Sports, Jobs & Business News". Burtonmail.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Baxendale- Walker v Middleton & Ors [2011] EWHC 998 (QB) (18 April 2011)". Bailii.org. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ Please enter your username (2011-04-16). "The unravelling of Rangers - Sport - The Scotsman". Scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "BBC News - Former Rangers Football Club wins Big Tax Case appeal". Bbc.co.uk. 2012-11-20. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Welcome to Baxendale Walker, LLP - The wealth strategy, Pensions, Capital Gains Tax and trusts firm". Baxendalewalker.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Craig Whyte advisor is a porn star". The Scottish Sun. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ a b "Babedraw". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Loaded-Chic-Lit". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b "Loaded-Circus". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ a b "Keep-It-Raw". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Looser-Women". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "SEXXX". Loaded TV. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
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