Key Takeaways Defamation covers libel, in written or online form, and slander, in spoken form, and a statement is only defamatory if it causes or
Key Takeaways A restraint of trade clause limits where, when or for whom someone can work, and in law it is unenforceable unless it is
Key Takeaways Building work is covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires it to be done with reasonable care and skill, in a
Key Takeaways An interim injunction is a temporary court order preventing a party from doing something (or requiring them to do something) until a full
Key Takeaways Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, building and trade services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill. This is an implied
Key Takeaways To succeed in a breach of contract claim, you need to show that a valid contract existed, that it was breached, and that
Key Takeaways: A freezing order (also called a Mareva injunction) is an emergency court order that prevents a defendant from moving, hiding or spending assets
Key Takeaways A court judgment does not automatically result in payment. If the defendant does not pay voluntarily, the claimant must take separate enforcement action.
Key Takeaways When a company enters liquidation, the liquidator investigates the conduct of all directors – including former directors – for the three years before
Disputes between shareholders are a common issue in UK companies, particularly in small or closely held businesses. When relationships break down, disagreements can quickly escalate