The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is a piece of legislation aimed at combating economic crime and increasing corporate transparency in the United Kingdom. Economic crimes are those…
When looking at the long history of the Horizon scandal, a natural question arises: where were the Post Office board? An insight into where the board were was given at…
Corporate insolvency refers to the financial circumstance of a company when it is unable to meet its financial commitments and pay its debts. In such a scenario, the company may…
Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust is a landmark case that deals with the issue of whether or not the court can compel parties to use alternative dispute resolution…
In 2020, after the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (‘The Act’) to try and combat the uncertainty around trading conditions and provide more…
In recent years, the rise of social media has created a new phenomenon: law influencers. These individuals, often lawyers or legal experts, use platforms like Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok…
The Financial Services and Market Act 2023 (‘FSMA’) came into force this year. It provides the Government and Regulators extensive powers to reform the UK’s financial services framework, especially in…
Cross-border insolvency is a complex legal area that deals with cases where insolvent debtors have assets or creditors in more than one country. In the context of the United Kingdom,…
Fixed and Floating Charges are very important for a secured lenders and have significant impact if a company becomes insolvent as it governs the sequence in which creditors can be…
John Szepietowski considers what is economic abuse in financial remedy proceedings? Many clients have little or no detailed knowledge of their financial situation. One in 6 women in the UK,…