Shareholder and partnership disputes
Shareholder and partnership disputes can be very disruptive to a business, with both the legal complexities and commercial sensitivities to consider. There is the potential for significant time and legal...
Family business disputes
Disputes over a family business can be particularly challenging to resolve, with both the commercial aspects of the situation and the family dynamic to consider. Getting expert legal help from...
Helping a multinational lens and camera distributor relocate their UK head office
Sigma Imaging Ltd, a well-established multinational distributor based in Holland with a UK subsidiary, needed support with relocating their head office premises to St Albans. They were taking on new...
Securing new land leases for the charitable manager of a rural park
A not-for-profit trust manages a large rural park for the benefit of the local community. The site includes several open spaces within residential developments. The trust is also landlord to...
Obtaining an underlease for an educational trust’s premises
An educational trust had been occupying a new school in Hertfordshire. We dealt with a grant of a new underlease from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local...
Helping a former football club owner claim against two venture capitalist trusts
We helped the former owner of a football club and theatre group in a case arising from an investment made into an events company by two venture capitalist trusts. The...
Helping a widow in a telecommunications partnership dispute involving her late spouse
We helped the widow of a deceased partner in a telecommunications partnership dispute where there was no written partnership agreement. As demands were being made for the estate to settle...
Helping liquidators with a complex dividend distribution to creditors
We helped the liquidators of a company behind a well-known bidding website. The liquidators were left with a small amount to declare a dividend payment to the creditors. However, there...
Flexible working requests – how should your employer deal with a request?
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and live, with many employees working from home and enjoying the benefits this brings. Employers will likely see an increase in...
How to successfully introduce hybrid working to your business
The Covid-19 pandemic forced employers to make rapid changes to working practices. With the world beginning to open, many employers are considering whether and how those changes will be reversed...
Inheritance disputes – 10 top tips
Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Here are some top tips if you face a possible dispute. If you are considering bringing a claim Establish the foundations. Understand the circumstances...
6 day recovery of £450,000 for an employment agency
Six day recovery of £450,000.00 which consisted of invoices dating back two years. Creditors Administration Petition We acted for an employment business who had supplied temporary workers to a communications...
Helping a Dutch partnership with an intra-group reorganisation
Our client was a Dutch partnership which forms part of a multi-million-pound global business involved in the production of potato products. We helped them in connection with an intra-group reorganisation...
Civil partnerships
Whether you are planning to enter a civil partnership or are facing the end of your civil partnership, getting the right legal advice can ensure your rights are protected and...
Advising an education charity on its governance and grantmaking
The Hubbard Will Trust is a legal education trust that provides scholarships for those wishing to train as a solicitor. We advised the charity on the scope and purpose of...
Debenhams Ottaway #ConnectWithNature photo competition raises £1,000 for Youth Talk
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) was nature. Since the start of the Covid pandemic millions have turned to nature. Research shows that going for...
Divorce and separation
Whether you want a divorce or separation or are heading down that route reluctantly, having a strong team supporting you and giving you clear, practical advice will make all the...
New rights for cohabiting families?
The Women and Equalities Committee recently confirmed that they would be launching an inquiry to explore and consider the rights of cohabiting partners in England and Wales. More legal protection...
Securing the financial future of a religious charity hit by Covid-19
A religious charity was facing funding issues during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. This meant they wanted to exit their lease and take advantage of their landlord wishing to...
Advising the charitable material shareholder of a property management company
We helped a charitable company limited by guarantee with a material share interest in a property management company. The management company’s articles of association were significantly out of date and...