Director disqualification and the 7 things you need to know

Director disqualification: what do I need to know? When a company director fails to carry out their legal responsibilities, they run the risk of being disqualified. This can be a lengthy procedure resulting in a period of disqualification during which it is not permitted to form, promote or manage a company. The main law

Director disqualification and the 7 things you need to know2025-01-20T13:03:05+00:00

Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ratified by UK government

Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ratified by UK government The UK government has now ratified the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters. It will take effect on 1 July 2025 in

Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ratified by UK government2024-11-14T14:41:22+00:00

Do Statutory Limitation Periods Apply to Unfair Prejudice Petitions?

Do Statutory Limitation Periods Apply to Unfair Prejudice Petitions?  For several decades, the prevailing wisdom had been that unfair prejudice petitions brought under s.994 of the Companies Act were not subject to the statutory limitation periods set out in the Limitation Act 1980. This principle was highlighted in the case of Bailey v Cherry

Do Statutory Limitation Periods Apply to Unfair Prejudice Petitions?2024-10-22T13:49:24+01:00

Fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy case looks at elements of deceit

Fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy case looks at elements of deceit A recent fraudulent misrepresentation and unlawful means conspiracy case has looked at the elements needed to prove a claim. A hearing in the case of GI Globinvestment Ltd & ors v Federico Faleschini & ors [2024] examined whether the claimants’ case against some of

Fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy case looks at elements of deceit2024-10-07T11:24:42+01:00

The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and its impact

The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and its impact The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has received Royal Assent. The new act aims to stop organised criminals, fraudsters, kleptocrats and terrorists from using corporate bodies such as companies and partnerships for their purposes. It is also intended to

The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and its impact2024-08-06T11:38:08+01:00

Shareholder rights and remedies: How can I resolve a shareholder dispute?

Shareholder remedies: How can I resolve a shareholder dispute? When a shareholder’s rights have not been observed by a company and/or its directors, it is possible for them to ask the court to impose a fair remedy. There are three bases on which an application can be made to the court for shareholder remedies

Shareholder rights and remedies: How can I resolve a shareholder dispute?2024-06-20T14:32:07+01:00

Misrepresentation and the 11 facts you need to know

Misrepresentation and the 11 facts you need to know When someone is induced to enter into a contract because of a false statement made to them by the other party to the contract and they subsequently suffer a loss because of their reliance on that false statement, they are a victim of misrepresentation. A

Misrepresentation and the 11 facts you need to know2024-09-04T12:58:01+01:00

Breach of contract explained and the 7 questions you need to ask

Breach of contract explained and the 7 questions you need to ask Contracts form the basis of legal agreements in all areas of life. They do not have to be in writing, although most are, particularly when dealing with business matters. Every valid contract must have four key elements: offer, acceptance, consideration (ie. something

Breach of contract explained and the 7 questions you need to ask2024-01-16T12:19:24+00:00
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