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25 Feb 2026
What Are the Six Essential Provisions for Your Shareholder Agreement? A Practical Guide for Clients
Shareholder agreements play a critical role in privately owned companies by filling the gaps left by company law and articles of association. While statutory frameworks set the baseline, it is the shareholder agreement that translates commercial expectations into enforceable governance, control and exit arrangements. When properly structured, these agreements reduce uncertainty, protect investment value and provide mechanisms to manage conflict before it escalates.
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23 Feb 2026
What happens if 50/50 shareholders disagree?
A 50/50 shareholding structure is common in owner-managed businesses. At the outset, it often feels like the fairest arrangement, with equal ownership, equal control, and shared responsibility for success.
Read moreIMD Corporate Team Participates in GAR–LCIA Hackathon 2026
The IMD Corporate team was led by Aleks Nowicka (Solicitor from our Dispute Resolution team) as team captain, supported by Alicja Bielawska (Solicitor from our Corporate and Commercial team) and Mateusz Sikorski (Paralegal from our Dispute Resolution team). The team submitted its project following an intensive development period focused on identifying opportunities where technology can meaningfully improve efficiency, transparency and decision-making within arbitration proceedings.
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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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19 Dec 2025
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms and Phased Implementation
The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent and is in force as the Employment Rights Act 2025. This legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law. It represents one of the most significant developments in this area in recent years.
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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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12 Nov 2025
Preventing Winding-Up Petitions in Construction: The Importance of Record Keeping in Payment Disputes
Payment disputes remain a recurring challenge in the construction industry, often arising from defective workmanship, delays, or incomplete performance. When such disputes are not managed with clear documentation and procedural discipline, they can escalate into serious commercial risks long after project completion.
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