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27 February 2025
Section 216 Insolvency Act 1986 – Prohibited Names
Our specialist commercial litigation team act in a wide variety of litigation involving companies, shareholders and insolvency We...
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11 February 2025
Contractor Not Paying Subcontractor in the UK
Key Takeaways Subcontractors in the UK have legal rights to payment under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act...
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7 February 2025
What Happens When a Commercial Lease Expires?
Key Takeaways When a commercial lease expires, what happens next depends on whether the lease is protected or unprotected under...
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22 January 2025
What is a Non-Compete Agreement? Everything to Know
Non-compete agreements are almost constantly in the news- often a point of contention for employees when they later regret signing a...
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8 January 2025
Can Directors Be Held Personally Liable for Company Debts?
Key Takeaways A limited company is legally responsible for its own debts, and directors are generally protected from personal...
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6 January 2025
What Are Liquidated Damages?
In a construction contract, the parties funding a project require assurance that it will be completed on time and to their required...
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3 January 2025
How to Respond to a Builder’s Claim
Here’s what to do if you receive a letter of claim or claim form and particulars of claim It cannot be a complete guide because no...
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5 December 2024
The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims
When a party has a debt claim, they must take specific steps before applying to court Some of these are technical in detail and...
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2 December 2024
How to Draft a Long-Term Sickness Dismissal Letter
Dismissing an employee due to long-term sickness is one of the most challenging tasks for any employer It requires a careful balance...
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