The High Court was asked to consider an application under paragraph 71 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Background: Paragraph 71 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act

The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the broad interpretation of "transaction" under Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Background: Invest

The Supreme Court heard a case requiring the interpretation of a double tax treaty between the UK and Canada. Background: In the early 1980s, the UK government granted Sulpetro

The High Court was faced with a case relating to the assignment of rights under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 19.2(4), subrules (a) and (b) where there is a contractual restriction.

The High Court reviewed a restructuring plan, despite opposition from a creditor. Background: Sino-Ocean Group Holding (SOGH) Ltd. is incorporated in Hong Kong and its shares

The High Court was faced with a request to disqualify a director for overstating the turnover of his company in a ‘Bounce Back Loan’ application. Background: The Secretary of

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was required to clarify the tax deductibility of consumer redress payments and whether they amounted to a penalty, wherein a deduction is prohibited or is

The High Court ruled on the legality of share forfeiture for unpaid debts owed by a shareholder but unrelated to the shares themselves. Background: This is an appeal against an

The High Court was asked whether entities other than companies and associations could be considered ‘unregistered companies’ under Section 220(1) of the Insolvency Act (IA) 1986

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked to clarify the approach to penalty appeals under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and where the burden of proof lies. Background: Doorstep