Disputes often arise between majority and minority shareholders, resulting in many instances, when the majority seek to expel a minority shareholder, but how can this be done? There are several possible ways of removing a shareholder, or forcing a sale of their shares, but care needs to be taken in each case, and a tactical […]
The Companies Act 2006 (CA2006) simply defines a director as including any person occupying the position of director, by whatever name called. However, general principles have been established in case law, including the recent Court of Appeal case of Smithton v Naggar ([2014] EWCA Ci 939). A de-facto director (or director ‘in fact’) is someone […]
Private Limited companies are owned by the members, these shareholders are there at the beginning when everything is hunky dory, and perhaps lodge significant funds, but if overtime these initial members are side-lined or a dispute arises between the members what can the shareholder do. This blog post gives a bite sized overview of the […]
A construction contract will define the works that the contractor must deliver and, unless it contains provisions to the contrary, neither party is entitled to unilaterally change the scope. Since changes will often be necessary or desirable, a contract will typically contain a mechanism to allow the employer to order a variation. Normally a contractor […]
There are three key aspects to a building or engineering contract in connection with the timing of that project: The date for completion The mechanism for changing (extending) the date for completion The consequences for the parties of a failure to meet the date for completion At the outset, particularly if a project includes works […]
There are two principal methods of acquiring the business of UK company: Buying the shares in the target company Buying the target company’s business and assets A company may seek to develop its business in many ways, including expansion by acquisition. Once a specific target has been identified, the buyer can begin to assess its […]
Payment for construction works is usually paid in instalments, however on very small projects alternative payment methods such as payment upfront or payment on completion may be utilised. Payment in construction is statutory protected under Part two of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA). All construction contracts entered into before October 2011 […]
Briefing notes are used to keep decision makers informed about the issues they are responsible for. The demands of business these days are such that senior officials must constantly learn and retain information about an enormous range of topics and issues, which change rapidly. A briefing note is a short paper that quickly and effectively […]
It is always a sensible consideration when involved within a commercial dispute to consider settling, but there are many things to be aware of before a settlement is completed, below are some of the main pints you should consider when contemplating a settlement. Why settle? A settlement gives the business certainty and closure and avoids […]
A Winding Up Petition is the most serious action a creditor can take against a Company; by petitioning to liquidate (liquidation is the process of bringing a business to an end and distributing its assets to claimants) the company as it is unable to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due. Unless steps […]
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