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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
14 October 2024
A Tangled Web: Director ties himself in knots, then loses summary judgment battle in breach of duty claim
In PK INVESTMENTS LIMITED v (1) SEBAJEEVAN SABARATNAM & Anor [2024] EWHC 2188 (Ch) PK Investments Limited (“PK”) was awarded summary judgment against Mr Sebajeevan Sabarantnam (“S”) for breaching his directors’ duties by causing Finno Medical Limited (the “Company”) loss following a series of high-risk and undocumented transactions.
9 October 2024
Settle Smart series part three: Non-disclosure agreements – are they still effective in the post #metoo era?
Our series focused on the settlement of disputes considers issues encountered by practitioners across a range of dispute resolution specialities. This blog explores the ongoing controversy surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and their effectiveness in the post-#MeToo era.
8 October 2024
Obligations on financial professionals receiving secret commissions – to keep or not to keep a secret?
Chantelle is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team. Her experience covers a wide range of disputes, with a particular focus on civil fraud, commercial and contract, shareholder and director disputes.
7 October 2024
How to bring a professional negligence claim
Jemma Brimblecombe looks at the decision matrix clients must consider if they are minded to bring a professional negligence claim. Sometimes, of course, it is a new adviser who spots past errors and needs to guide a client on the path to take.
3 October 2024
Settle Smart series part two: Tax liabilities in relation to settlement monies
Our series focused on the settlement of disputes considers issues encountered by practitioners across a range of dispute resolution specialities. This article discusses the often overlooked tax implications when settling a claim, highlighting the need for both claimants and defendants to seek expert advice.
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