13 September 2022 Insight First use of cram up power in restructuring plan Court sanctions a restructuring plan for an SME involving a “cram up” of HMRC. Bookmark this page 3 min read
12 September 2022 Insight Data privacy issues in health research Data privacy remains a huge topic in the life sciences sector given the sheer volume of personal data that is involved in any type of research using health data of individuals. Bookmark this page 8 min read
8 September 2022 Insight Joint administrators of the Arcadia Group released from liability The joint administrators of AGL Realisations Limited were discharged from liability in respect of their actions whilst in office and the court found that there were no clear grounds for a misfeasance claim against them. Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 September 2022 Insight Latest decision on hotel room leasing In the latest of a long line of decisions regarding the failure of a hotel development where investors purported to “buy” hotel rooms in return for their investment, the court granted the administrators’ application to sell. Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 September 2022 Insight Administrator breach of duty claim dismissed Court dismisses creditors’ application which alleged administrators exceeded their powers and breached their duties in underselling two high-value properties in Primrose Hill, London as part of the administrations of two property development companies. Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 September 2022 Insight Claims against former joint administrators dismissed on appeal The terms of a settlement agreement entered into by a company after joint administrators had left office did release claims against them and the solicitors acting. Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 September 2022 Insight The healthy homes bill On 15 July 2022, the Healthy Homes Bill (the “Bill”) received its second reading in the House of Lords. Bookmark this page 5 min read
2 September 2022 Insight licensing The National Security and Investment Act and its impact on life sciences dealmaking The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the NSI Act) came into force in January 2022. It affects a wide range of potential transactions, from M&A to IP licensing. We consider the likely impact on life sciences deals. Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 September 2022 Insight Good underwriting enables insurers to avoid a claim This was the outcome of the decision in the case of Jones v Zurich Insurance. Bookmark this page 2 min read
24 August 2022 Insight What to do if...you suspect your business is being defrauded by someone you have a commercial relationship with Sarah Jacobs provides the first in our 'What to do if...' series. Bookmark this page 6 min read
23 August 2022 Insight Delay in unfair prejudice proceedings Section 944 of the Companies Act 2006 serves to protect minority shareholders in circumstances where the affairs of a company are being conducted in a manner which is unfairly prejudicial to their interests. The most common remedy is an order for the purchase of the minority shareholding. Bookmark this page 5 min read
19 August 2022 Insight Proposed changes to UK data protection and digital information laws An overview of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill as at August 2022. Bookmark this page 7 min read
18 August 2022 Insight Getting from A to B - are electric vehicles the only option? With the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK set to come into force in 2030 (with hybrid cars banned just 5 years later) there has understandably been a lot of focus on the role electric vehicles will play in the future of mobility and sustainability – and the impact of them on development strategy and real estate investment. Bookmark this page 4 min read
12 August 2022 Insight Five principles for ICSs on health scrutiny and oversight Hot on the heels of the updated public involvement participation guidance for NHS organisations planning service changes comes new guidance on health overview and scrutiny committee principles for the new statutory system-level bodies. Bookmark this page 4 min read
12 August 2022 Insight What is an employee ownership trust? John Kahn explores what an employee ownership trust is, why it's beneficial and, if necessary, how to go about setting up an employee-ownership trust. Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 August 2022 Insight Biodiversity net gain We are starting to see more activity in the marketplace as landowners and land managers make ready for the preparation and delivery of off-site biodiversity gain sites. Bookmark this page 4 min read
5 August 2022 Insight “The beautiful game?” The Online Safety Bill: responding to online abuse and threats This week OFCOM issued a report disclosing what most of us already know, there is a dark side online to the beautiful game. Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 August 2022 Insight New statutory guidance on public involvement in the planning and development of NHS services What does it say and what does it mean for NHS organisations planning service changes? Bookmark this page 1 min read
26 July 2022 Insight A round-up of recent litigation cases - July 2022 We bring together a round-up of some recent litigation cases that may be of interest to you. Bookmark this page 3 min read
26 July 2022 Insight What if it is not just my fault? A whistle stop guide to making a contribution claim In principle, a claim can be made against one responsible party for all losses suffered, even when other parties were involved... Bookmark this page 6 min read