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The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment on directors’ duties in Saxon Woods Investments Ltd and others v Costa [2026]...
Rebecca Robinson
Practice Development Lawyer , Irwin Mitchell
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A recent High Court decision provides a stark reminder to directors and shareholders of just how difficult it is to resist enforcement of...
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A recent High Court decision will be of particular interest to receivers and insolvency professionals dealing with secured enforcement...
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Introduction The recent decision in Webb and another (as joint liquidators of Eversholt Rail (365) Ltd (in liquidation)) v Eversholt Rail...
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The High Court has dismissed an application to set aside a statutory demand, providing helpful guidance on the low bar debtors must meet...
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When a company enters administration, one of the administrator’s core statutory duties is to prepare proposals explaining how they intend...
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The High Court has provided important clarification on the ability of an overseas company with its centre of main interests (COMI) in...
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The High Court has handed down an important decision on the scope of section 234 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“section 284”), specially...