Navigating shareholder meetings: private limited company obligations Private limited companies must take heed of their legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006 (the Act ) and under their constitution (their Articles of Association). Central to...
Under Section 8 of the Children’s Act 1989, there are three different types of orders that a Court can make in relation to children: A child arrangements order A prohibited steps order A specific issue order If there is a significant risk of a...
The concept of dual employment has been debated for many years. There is nothing in employment law which states that an employee cannot have two employers in respect of the same work but judges have always grappled with the practicalities of how...
For many people, pets become a key part of their family. As such, what should happen to pets when couples separate can become very contentious. The Law The family court itself has no duty to consider the welfare of a pet during the division of assets....
In the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), precision in financial matters is paramount, especially when it comes to establishing the purchase price. One method that can be attractive to buyers and sellers for its simplicity and transparency, is...
When it comes to selling your company, one crucial element that contributes to a smooth transition of ownership is the use of Completion Accounts. These financial snapshots play a pivotal role in defining the final financial terms of the deal. In this...
When couples whose children are privately educated separate, an issue may arise as to who should continue to pay the school fees. Such fees would not be included within child maintenance payments and so not dealt with by the Child Maintenance Service....
With children returning to school at the beginning of September, separated parents may need to consider what term time arrangements are put in place for their child/children. If arrangements have already been put in place for the last academic year,...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have launched an investigation into online divorces, pre-paid probate plans and will drafting services which are provided by companies that are not solicitors. As reported by the BBC , complaints about these...
Our litigation team recently assisted clients in settling a prickly ongoing property and will-related dispute via a Financial Dispute Resolution hearing at court. Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR), while often seen in family proceedings, is now being...
