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12 Jan 2026
Is Your Business Potentially Insolvent? Do you know an Insolvency Practitioner Owes Duties to Your Creditors?
When a company is in financial difficulty, directors often turn to an insolvency practitioner for advice. A common misunderstanding is assuming that the insolvency practitioner acts for the director personally. Under the law of England and Wales, that is not the case.
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5 Jan 2026
Reduction of UK Border Force Civil Penalties: Application of Means Testing and Proportionate Relief
IMD Corporate obtained a substantial reduction of civil penalties imposed by UK Border Force on a transport operator, our client, and the vehicle driver. The penalties originally issued were significant; following detailed written representations, both penalties were materially reduced. This result reflects the practical value of early, evidence-based submissions under the Level of Penalty: Code of Practice (updated 1 December 2023) and the relevance of recent appellate authority addressing proportionality.
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2 Dec 2025
Not Been Paid for Construction Work or a Contract in the UK? Here’s What You Can Do
The UK construction industry is complex — multiple subcontractors, tight schedules, and cash flow pressures often lead to payment delays or disputes.
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3 Nov 2025
Commercial Dispute Resolution: Blackmail Allegations in a Share Sale
When a shareholder decides to sell their interest in a company, the expectation is a fair valuation, transparent negotiations, and a clean break. But what happens when threats are used to force a lower sale price? At IMD Corporate, we acted in a dispute arising from the sale of two UK-based retail companies. What first appeared to be a straightforward share sale later developed into a case of economic duress, intimidation, and unjust enrichment. The matter soon escalated into a serious commercial dispute with significant legal and financial consequences for everyone involved.
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21 Oct 2025
Can a Company Director Be Personally Sued for a Business Contract?
Many business owners are unsure whether a company director can be personally liable for breaches of a business contract. A recent dispute handled by IMD Corporate shows how misunderstanding legal standing and the Civil Procedure Rules can lead to unnecessary litigation and avoidable legal costs. The case involved two private limited companies — a restaurant in the hospitality sector (Company A) and a construction firm (Company B) — and centred on one key issue: who was the correct party to issue court proceedings against. The absence of a written contract and confusion over corporate legal identity led to litigation that could have been avoided through correct procedural steps.
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8 Sep 2025
How to Stop a £2.5 Million Property Auction: Legal Representation Against LPA Receiver
Get in touch with our resolution solicitors in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no-obligation call or request a free quote. Background IMD Corporate was instructed in an urgent and complex dispute resolution matter concerning the proposed auction of a high-value residential property worth approximately £2.5 million. The case arose following the appointment of […]
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21 Jul 2025
How Poorly Drafted Notices Clauses Can Cost You in M&A Deals
It is commonplace for contracts of all types to incorporate provisions relating to service of notices or correspondence in respect of matters relating to that contract. Oftentimes this is done for a reason, namely, to ensure that notices or correspondence reaches the individual responsible for oversight.
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14 Jul 2025
Directors’ Authority to Bind a Company Under UK Law
Directors powers stem from the Companies Act 2006 (Act) and from the Articles of Association of the company (Articles). The members may seek to limit those powers, in particular by reserving certain acts to a resolution by members. Whilst this is an efficient method of ensuring the members retain strategic control over decision-making, this method has its limitations which cannot be contracted out.
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9 Jul 2025
Border Force Seizure: How Hauliers Can Avoid Vehicle Loss and Restoration Costs
UK Border Force enforces strict customs and excise regulations at all ports of entry, with particular scrutiny on commercial vehicles suspected of carrying undeclared goods. This case study outlines how IMD Corporate successfully secured the free-of-charge restoration of a Romanian haulier’s specialist pharmaceutical van, despite the discovery of a substantial quantity of smuggled excise goods. The outcome demonstrates the value of early legal advice, a clear compliance history, and a practical strategy our Litigation Team can assist you with.
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