Challenging an improper dilution of a company’s shareholding
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held that a shareholder had a valid claim against a company following an improper allotment of shares. Background: There has been a
Challenging an improper dilution of a company’s shareholding
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held that a shareholder had a valid claim against a company following an improper allotment of shares. Background: There has been a
How are historical tenancy fees affected under the Tenant Fees Act 2019?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard this case following a leapfrog procedure, as it raised a point of general principle in the development of the substantive law and the operation of
Pension pots lie beyond the reach of creditors
The Court of Appeal (CoA) addressed a critical question of the interplay between creditor rights and the protection of occupational pensions under English Law. Background: Mr.
Land boundaries: Don’t be over-reliant on the registered title plan
The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to assess the limit of Section 75 of the Land Registration Act (LRA) 1925 and general boundaries rules in adverse possession. Background: The case
When filing a winding-up petition electronically, you must comply with all the requirements
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with a ‘deceptively simple’ question of when a winding-up petition is to be presented. Background: The appellant company and the respondent
Lex situs still applies, so properties in England cannot form part of a foreign bankrupt’s estate
The Supreme Court was faced with a very peculiar case in which one of the parties tried to enforce a foreign judgement on a property situated in the UK. The question was,
Enhanced Capital Allowance claims – the 10-year limit is a strict one
The Supreme Court sets new precedent on Enhanced Capital Allowance claims in enterprise zones. Background: The Tyne Riverside Enterprise Zone, which included the Cobalt Business
When it comes to property disputes, adopt one position and stick to it
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with an unusually long-running family dispute and the question as to whether one of the party's claims for adverse possession was an abuse of
Preparatory steps to set up a new company are not a breach of fiduciary duty
The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to answer the question as to what former directors can do as planning before it is considered a breach of their fiduciary duty. Background: On 10