Widening the net
Two recent cases have provided useful reminders of some of the areas the liquidator can investigate to recover funds into the company extracted by inappropriate transactions.
The penalties of being a hirer
A seller should be wary of what it may not be leaving behind.
Minority shareholders
How do the Courts approach the difficult issue of valuing shares?
Liability of banks in respect of freezing injunctions
In a recent case, Customs & Excise brought proceedings against a bank for not taking reasonable care to comply with the terms of a freezing injunction against one of the bank's customers.
Major issues in childcare: A guide
A summary of issues frequently encountered by our experienced Childcare team, including abduction, adoption, care proceedings, contact and residence.
Children and contact: glossary of terms
A useful glossary to demystify frequently used legal terms.
Costs awards against funders of litigation
"It's OK, we'll just wind the company up if we lose."
Update on Commercial Agents Regulations
The decisions in two recent cases may prove to have a far-reaching impact upon the future interpretation of the regulations, and upon the formulation of commercial agency agreements.
The NatWest three: are you fully covered?
Now is an ideal time to organise or reorganise insurance to ensure full protection for all.
Calculating limitation periods
A recent Judgment brings welcome clarification concerning the calculation of the limitation period for claims brought under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Significance of Ultraworth Ltd V GCU on terminal dilapidations
Andrew Olins, Commercial Property Litigation partner with IBB who acted for CGU in this matter, reports on the significance of the case
Setting up limited liability partnerships
An explanation on what exactly a limited liability partnership involves, and looking into the frequently asked questions that people have about setting one up.
What's yours is mine
The established law on adverse possession in relation to registered land has come under attack in recent years
The end of rolled-up holiday pay?
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has recently ruled that the practice of paying rolled-up holiday pay to satisfy a worker’s entitlement to paid annual leave under the Working Time Regulations, is unlawful.
Evaluating risk in the workplace
Employers must adopt a practical approach to evaluating risks in the workplace in order to avoid civil liability.
The advantages of an empty chair
In private limited companies it is often the case that there is potential for a deadlock to occur which will impede the management of the company.
Internal fraud is your company at risk? Associated service areas
There is now a growing realisation that significant threat comes from management and employees inside organisations rather than simply from third parties.
Disclosure in the electronic age
It is no longer the case that organisations can take the view that information stored on their computer systems is for their eyes only and electronic information is being used increasingly in litigation in view of the risks outlined above.
Dawn Raids
“Dawn raids are no longer the preserve of the silver screen,” warns Anil Rajani, Partner in the Business Investigations and Governance team.
Care at what cost?
If you are injured, you are entitled to recover the cost of care provided to you as part of a claim for compensation from whoever is responsible for the accident.
Taking the fair share: developments in divorce law
The landmark decision of White v White reviewed how matrimonial finances should be divided in a divorce and introduced the concept of 'fairness'.
New settlement process: a clearer path
New procedures relating to settling financial issues(ancillary relief) in a divorce.
Data protection: a hard act to follow
Organisations still fall foul of its provisions because they are unaware of their obligations under it.
Divorce procedure: at a glance
User friendly guide on the various steps and costs involved in a divorce.
