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Can I act as a company director whilst disqualified?

Can I act as a company director whilst disqualified?

What will happen if somebody finds out that I have been running a company whilst disqualified? From time to time,...
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Proprietary Estoppel – How reliable is a promise of a lifetime?

Proprietary Estoppel – How reliable is a promise of a lifetime?

Proprietary Estoppel – Can a promise made during your lifetime give rise to a claim against your estate? The Court...
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Why and how to present a Winding-up Petition

Why and how to present a Winding-up Petition

Oh dear. A company owes you money. They know they are supposed to pay you, but they’ve just gone silent....
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“Help! I’ve received a Winding-up Petition.”

“Help! I’ve received a Winding-up Petition.”

If your company owes money to a creditor, and you haven’t responded to their requests for payment, they might send...
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5 top tips about business disputes, from a business solicitor

5 top tips about business disputes, from a business solicitor

It can be stressful when you find yourself involved in a business dispute, especially if you’re a partnership or SME. As...
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“Help! I’ve received a Section 16 letter!”

“Help! I’ve received a Section 16 letter!”

If you’ve received a Section 16 letter, it means your conduct as a director has been investigated by the Insolvency...
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Common types of shareholder dispute

Common types of shareholder dispute

The court will not interfere in the matters of commercial judgment. Rather, the law looks at ‘unfair prejudice’. It difficult...
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What is director disqualification?

What is director disqualification?

If you are a director of a limited company, you have a legal responsibility to be competent and honest. Businesses,...
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How to choose a shareholder dispute solicitor

How to choose a shareholder dispute solicitor

Shareholders can find themselves in dispute when one wishes to exit the business, the working relationship has broken down, or...
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