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31 Mar 2024
Strategic Resolution of Construction Disputes: Insights from a Balcony Quality Conflict
This analysis delves into a legal dispute involving a metal fabrication company tasked with producing balconies for a high-rise residential accommodation project. The controversy centered on the quality of the work, specifically whether the issues stemmed from a design defect or a manufacturing defect. Through adept legal strategy and mediation, the case was settled without […]
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26 Mar 2024
Industry Update – Companies House Changes
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. Further to the coming into force of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2024 in October 2023, Companies House has announced the first set of changes which came into force from […]
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25 Mar 2024
Navigating the Correct Steps to Dismiss Directors of a Company (Companies with Model Articles of Association)
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. In the intricate web of corporate governance, the removal of directors is a process often fraught with potential pitfalls. Many company stakeholders, whether due to ignorance or oversight, may not adhere to […]
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18 Mar 2024
Comprehensive analysis of a high-value construction contract negotiation
Introduction to the Case The construction sector frequently encounters legal complexities, particularly when substantial projects are at stake. A compelling instance of such complexity is observed in a contract negotiation between a European company and a UK local authority. The project, with a valuation of approximately £25 million, aimed at developing housing under a design […]
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15 Mar 2024
Shareholder Exits and Dispute Resolution in an International Corporate Network
Introduction Disputes among shareholders within an international group of companies present a unique set of challenges. This case study explores a major disagreement between the main shareholders within a large group of companies, emphasising the complexities involved in achieving a clean break through negotiation. The case highlights the importance of comprehensive exit strategies that protect […]
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7 Mar 2024
Navigating Sanctions: Protecting Innocent Consumers Amidst Enforcement Actions
In the complex landscape of international relations, sanctions have emerged as a primary tool for governments to exert pressure and influence over targeted entities or regimes. These measures, typically imposed in response to actions deemed contrary to international norms or security interests, encompass a wide range of restrictions, including financial sanctions targeting specific banks or […]
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4 Mar 2024
£5 Million Adjudication: Resolving Construction Disputes
Introduction In a notable case involving a construction subcontractor and a main contractor, our legal team with its specialised expertise in construction dispute resolution matters represented a subcontractor in a series of adjudications arising from the same contract. The dispute revolved around work quality, unpaid invoices, and procedural discrepancies concerning pay less notices. This case […]
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21 Feb 2024
Contractual Dispute Resolution for a Multibillion Pound Global Energy Supplier
This case study examines the legal complexities and practical solutions surrounding a contractual dispute involving a multibillion-pound global energy supplier (the client) and a South African raw materials provider. The primary focus was on a contract valued at approximately £15 million, which faced significant challenges due to supplier delays, resulting in generating daily shipping costs. […]
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