Shareholder exits: Understanding trigger events in pre-emption rights
The Court of Appeal (CoA) considered the crucial question of when a departing employee-shareholder triggers compulsory share transfer provisions (CSTPs) in a company's Articles,
Unjust enrichment claims and improvements to property within familial relationships
The High Court heard an appeal against a court order that dismissed a claim against the appellant’s mother and half-brother. Background: David Jones, the appellant, claimed that
Where did the money go? Unfair prejudice in close-knit companies
The High Court was presented with a case with lengthy facts, many allegations, and a lot of “he said, she said” in the bitter end to a property development
Do oral boundary agreements bind successors in title?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question of whether a boundary agreement binds successors in title and, if so, only if they have knowledge of the
Is your business an informal family group? If so, keep it separate!
The High Court heard a case involving various companies and trusts forming an informal family group (IFG). As the joint administrators argued, “the failure to treat one
Service charges are payable after they have been properly demanded
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarified the jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal regarding service and administration charges under lease agreements. Background: The lease dated
Are foreign tax refunds that are made based on misrepresentations reimbursable by English companies?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a fact-heavy case in which the Danish Tax and Customs Administration (SKAT), for a second time, tried to claim damages based on misrepresentation to
Mobile homes can be subject to Council Band D Tax
The High Court heard an appeal challenging the council's decision to place a mobile home in a D band based on reliance on comparable settlements due to the absence of direct sales
Fiduciary duty means you have an obligation to account for profits earned
The Supreme Court heard a case relating to the profit rule for fiduciaries and whether it could depend on counterfactual analysis. Background: The facts surrounding this case are
Clearly delineate your grounds for review under the Housing Act 1996
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case in which the appellant requested a review of a decision which relieved the respondent’s duty under Section 189B of the Housing Act (HA) 1996