Share forfeiture for unpaid debts unrelated to the shares themselves
The High Court ruled on the legality of share forfeiture for unpaid debts owed by a shareholder but unrelated to the shares themselves. Background: This is an appeal against an
UK courts cannot wind up a Luxembourg-based sub-fund
The High Court was asked whether entities other than companies and associations could be considered ‘unregistered companies’ under Section 220(1) of the Insolvency Act (IA) 1986
Challenging a monetary penalty notice imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked to clarify the approach to penalty appeals under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and where the burden of proof lies. Background: Doorstep
A sole director can take a decision if the Model Articles were not modified
The High Court was faced with the question of whether a company which had adopted the Model Articles without modification was able to operate with a sole
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
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
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.
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
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