Applications dealing with defects in the appointment of administrators continue without the final answer the insolvency professions have been waiting for, but a measure of consistency of approach appears to be emerging – for the time being. In Wessely & Anor (Zoom UK Distribution Ltd) v Rubra & Ors [2021] EWHC 800 (Ch) the administrators […]
Posted: 9 Feb 2021 Think of one of the worst things that could happen to the construction sector at this moment in time What would it be? Something that takes cashflow out of the supply chain? New legislation which fundamentally changes tax regulations when there is limited money to ensure compliance with these changes? You would […]
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working practices have become hugely complex depending on where in the world business owners and employees have suddenly found themselves. Almost overnight, people are in uncertain […]
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working practices have become hugely complex depending on where in the world business owners and employees have suddenly found themselves. Almost overnight, people are in uncertain […]
On 3rd March 2021, the Government announced its approval of Freeport East, a combination bid to designate together the Ports of Felixstowe and Harwich International as a Freeport. Freeport East offers an opportunity for imports to arrive from abroad into the Freeport zone using simplified documentation and no tariffs. Freeport East is not simply limited […]
Posted: 4 Mar 2021 As those of us know that work in the construction industry, disputes between the various parties involved in any construction project are a common feature, whatever the size of the project. Dealing with disputes will inevitably be a time consuming and costly process and one that parties seek to avoid when drafting […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Justine Brazil of Spencer West. Justine has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law member in England. Justine has 20 years’ experience advising businesses in the construction, projects, housing management, energy services, facilities management and environmental industries. In addition to core construction […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jonathan More of Spencer West. Jonathan has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law Member in England. Jonathan qualified as a lawyer in 1998. His career has seen him work in private practice in both Scotland and England, and as an […]
The “cross-over” between company law and the law governing limited liability partnerships is not straightforward, so the clarification of even limited aspects of it is to be welcomed. It comes in the form of the judgment of Michael Green J in Secretary of State for Business, Energy And Industrial Strategy v Geoghegan & Ors [2021] […]
THE UK IMMIGRATION OPTIONS The UK has for many years been the beneficiary of significant inward investment by Chinese Corporations and Entrepreneurs. There are many UK Companies owned by Chinese Investors and Entrepreneurs and also Chinese investments throughout the United Kingdom. London continues to be one of the leading Global financial centres, even after Brexit […]
FOREWORD BY EDITOR, ANDREW CHILVERS As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt businesses across the world, one of the biggest debates being played out is the future of property – in the city centres and suburbs; in office space, commercial and residential. Just what will the world of real estate look like at the end […]
PGH Investments Ltd v Ewing [2021] EWHC 533 (Ch) adds to the emerging authorities on the coronavirus test in compulsory winding up, but it deals with other issues as well. The application before Deputy ICC Judge Passfield was for the dismissal of a winding up petition presented by Sean Ewing, alternatively for an order restraining […]