M&A Due Diligence: Why Post-Acquisition Disputes Are Rising
An increase in warranty claims and earn-out disputes is prompting buyers and sellers to reassess due diligence standards in mid-market transactions.
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Shareholder Agreements: Are Minority Protections Keeping Pace?
Recent case law has highlighted gaps in minority shareholder protections, raising questions about the adequacy of standard shareholder agreement terms
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Force Majeure: Why Commercial Contracts Need Clearer Drafting
Disputes over force majeure clauses have exposed weaknesses in how commercial contracts allocate risk during unforeseen disruptions.
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Joint Venture Structuring: Getting the Foundations Right
Poorly structured joint ventures continue to generate costly disputes, with governance and exit mechanisms the most common areas of failure.
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Corporate Governance Reforms: What Listed Companies Must Prepare For
Proposed changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code will require listed companies to strengthen internal controls and enhance board accountability.
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Restrictive Covenants in Business Sales: Enforcement Trends
Courts are taking an increasingly nuanced approach to restrictive covenants in business sale agreements, with reasonableness remaining the key test.
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Pre-Pack Insolvency Sales: Creditor Scrutiny Intensifies
New regulations and increased creditor activism are changing the landscape for pre-pack sales in corporate insolvency proceedings.
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Flexible Working: When Can Employers Lawfully Refuse?
The new statutory right to request flexible working from day one is generating a wave of disputes about what constitutes a reasonable refusal.
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Whistleblower Protections: The Evolving Scope of Public Interest Disclosure
Recent tribunal decisions have expanded the scope of protected disclosures, creating new obligations for employers in handling whistleblowing complain
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TUPE Transfers: Practical Guidance on Service Provision Changes
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 continue to generate a steady flow of disputes, particularly in relation to s
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