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A shareholders agreement is a private contract between a company’s shareholders. It sets out how the company runs, the rights and obligations of its shareholders and how shares are managed. Although shareholders’ agreements are not legally...
Director misfeasance is a term used to describe the conduct of a director where they may have misused company assets or breached duties owed to the company. Ordinarily, misfeasance arises in the context of insolvency, where the liquidator of an insolvent...
There are many reasons for wanting to sell your business, and the best way for you depends on what you aim to get from the sale itself. There are two main routes you can take when selling your business: Share sale Here the shareholders sell...
Dilapidations can be one of the most significant issues facing commercial landlords as a lease is coming to an end. Understanding a tenant’s obligations and taking the right steps before lease expiry can help landlords protect the value of...
Construction adjudication is a statutory, fast track dispute resolution process designed for the construction industry in England and Wales. It allows parties to obtain a temporarily binding decision from an independent adjudicator, usually within 28 days,...
Mediation in construction offers a practical, commercially focused route to resolve disputes quickly and cost‑effectively. For employers, developers, main contractors, subcontractors and consultants, mediation can restore momentum to a stalled...
Construction litigation sits at the heart of enforcing rights and managing risk on building and engineering projects. When a dispute escalates beyond negotiation or adjudication, the court provides a structured, authoritative forum to resolve issues...
Construction projects are complex, time‑critical and document heavy. When things go wrong, disputes can arise quickly and become costly if not managed properly. This page sets out practical construction disputes examples to help you recognise common...
Construction projects move at pace, with tight programmes, complex supply chains and significant sums at stake. When disagreements arise, the priority is to protect cash flow, manage risk and keep works progressing. Alternative dispute resolution in...
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 represents a fundamental change to the private rented sector in England. It ends the assured shorthold tenancy model, abolishes section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and introduces a system of periodic tenancies...
