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11 Nov 2025
Another immigration success: how we facilitated UK border access for specialist workers on a high-value vessel contract
Our client, the UK subsidiary of a Northern European industrial gas systems company, had a critical contract worth approximately €600,000 with a leading UK shipbuilding and maintenance firm. The project involved the installation of highly specialised equipment on a vessel at one of the UK ports. The successful completion of this high-value contract depended on bringing specialists from Romania to the UK.
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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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27 Oct 2025
Construction Adjudication Enforcement: How We Secured a £123,000 Payment Without Court Action
IMD Corporate was instructed by a contractor who had recently obtained a favourable adjudicator’s decision in their dispute with an Employer under a construction contract. The adjudicator awarded our client approximately £123,000 following a dispute over the Final Account. Despite the clear award, the Employer failed to comply with the decision. What initially appeared to be a straightforward enforcement matter soon revealed significant complications when a “Full and Final Settlement” document surfaced—one which the client had signed post-decision, without legal advice.
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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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4 Sep 2025
Client BH
This £150,000 dispute arose after the Employer, BHDL, failed to issue a valid Payment Certificate or Pay Less Notice in respect of Interim Payment Application 23 under a JCT Design and Build 2016 Contract. Our client, the contractor, commenced a “smash and grab” adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) and secured payment through the statutory regime.
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4 Sep 2025
£150,000 Construction Dispute: 5 Legal Solutions for Securing Payment under JCT 2016 Contracts
This case concerns a payment dispute between BHDL (“the Employer”) and a construction contractor (“our client”) engaged under a JCT Design and Build 2016 Contract, amended slightly to adjust key dates. The dispute highlights the critical role of statutory payment regimes under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) and the strategic use of adjudication — particularly “smash and grab” adjudications — in securing interim payments. The contractor’s claim focused on the Employer’s failure to issue a valid Payment Certificate or Pay Less Notice in response to Interim Payment Application 23, valued at approximately £150,000.
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7 Aug 2025
Expanding Horizons: How Indian Professionals and Entrepreneurs Can Build a Life and Business in the UK
The UK has long been a land of opportunity for Indian professionals, entrepreneurs, and families looking for a better future. Whether it is the vibrant financial landscape of London, the UK’s world-class education system, or the strong historical ties between the two countries, there are countless reasons why more and more Indians are choosing to […]
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22 Jul 2025
UK Immigration Rule Changes Effective 22 July 2025
UK Immigration Rule Changes Effective 22 July 2025 The UK government has announced a series of important updates to the Immigration Rules, which will take effect from 22 July 2025. These reforms are the first steps in implementing the government’s new immigration strategy, outlined in a recent white paper aimed at promoting economic growth, reducing […]
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