Contracts keep businesses and personal agreements running smoothly, setting clear expectations and legal protections for everyone involved. But when things don’t go as planned – leading to a contract dispute – what happens next? In this guide, we break down the most common causes of contract disputes, how to prevent them, and the best ways […]
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Imagine being involved in a commercial dispute, only to discover the other party is rapidly moving assets out of reach – emptying accounts, transferring property, or hiding wealth overseas. In such high-stakes situations, acting quickly is essential. Freezing orders can prevent assets from being sold, transferred, or concealed. This guide breaks down everything you need
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Injunctions play a critical role in protecting rights, assets, and reputations – often in urgent and high-stakes situations. Where swift legal action is required to secure your position in a legal dispute, understanding how injunctions work is essential. Whether seeking an injunction order or defending against one, this legal guide provides knowledge and practical insights
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A breach of contract can be frustrating and costly for businesses. When contracts go unfulfilled, the ripple effects can disrupt critical operations, damage customer relationships, and create significant financial strain. This guide is designed to provide your business with the insights and tools needed to manage breach of contract claims confidently. From identifying the elements
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Yes, held the Commercial Court. In Alafco Irish Aircraft Leasing Sixteen Ltd v Hong Kong Airlines Ltd [2019] EWHC 3668 (Comm) the parties had entered into a lease which contained a clause that the Defendant (who was the lessee) was to pay all of the Claimant’s (the lessor’s) “reasonable costs and expenses” of litigation, including its legal
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The court will expect the creditor to have sent out a Letter Before Claim to the debtor, which would set out the basis of their claim and allow a reasonable amount of time for the debtor to fully respond. For straight-forward cases, it is expected that a response should be received within a period of around 14
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Airbus SAS v Generali Italia SPA and others [2019] EWCA Civ 805 In its recent decision Airbus SAS v Generali Italia SPA and others, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a declaration that the English court had jurisdiction to determine a claim by insurers concerning damage to an aircraft pursuant to an English jurisdiction
Calling all creditors! Whilst you might think the procedure for presenting a petition against a debtor is simple, it seems that the English Legal System is keeping you on your toes! The Risks of Presenting D.I.Y Petitions Recently we have had an influx of creditor client’s approaching us to assist them with the amending and
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“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked” (Warren Buffett)” No matter how large or small your business, no one can ignore the consequences of fraudulent activity; which can have a devastating effect on an entity’s ability to trade. The number of frauds recorded by police has risen by
Case Study 1 (Business fraud) We were asked by a firm of accountants to speak to their client, a large limited company within the pharmaceutical sector. The in-house cashier and bookkeeper had misappropriated company funds but because of his position of trust and the large turnover of the business, the fraud had for many years
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