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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant financial impact on a large number of companies and individuals.

Welcome to the next edition of the Insolvency Insight bulletin from the insolvency specialists at Quadrant Chambers.

In the case of Hunt v Hosking [2013] EWCA Civ 1408 the Court of Appeal held that a payment of company money made by a trustee to a third party, without the company’s participation, could not be a transaction at an undervalue under section 238 of the Insolvency Act 1986, because it was not a transaction "entered into" by the company.

The upheaval over the last few weeks in the financial markets has again placed Directors & Officers ("D&O") insurance in the spotlight.

Brand valuation is a complex and sometimes challenging task. As for the valuation of other, more tangible assets; apartments, companies and cars, it is only in a real market transaction...

The UK Intellectual Property Office has unveiled its Corporate Plan for 2026-2027, outlining ambitious digital transformation initiatives and strategic priorities that will reshape how businesses interact with the UK's IP system. From the rollout of the OneIPO platform to enhanced support for commercialising intellectual property and integrating AI tools, these changes promise to modernize IP services while addressing current backlogs and supporting innovation across all sectors.

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the UK government has brought forward legislation that aims to crack down on foreign owners laundering dirty money through UK property...

‘We are in a period of transformation, not just within the legal industry, but within the world, and the role that the general counsel plays within the boardroom and the C-suite is evolving,’ said Nicole White, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at commercial real estate services firm Avison Young.

Judge refuses to grant security for costs on the basis that the claim would be stifled

As commercial organisations across the world pick themselves up and focus on rebuilding after the body blow of the coronavirus pandemic many businesses are facing contentious business disputes.

The Bribery Act 2010 (Act) is due to come into force in April 2011.

The latest edition of the Quadrant Chambers International Arbitration Newsletter is now available.

Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC v Empresa de Telecommunicationes de Cuba SA (English Court of Appeal, July 2007) provides an important illustration of the limits on the ability of the English court to grant freezing orders in aid of litigation in other countries.

The Lady Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor announced a significant restructuring of the High Court with the creation of a new Business and Property Division. This new Division consolidates all courts sitting in the Rolls Building under unified administrative leadership, though individual courts will maintain their existing jurisdictions and expertise.

Court of Appeal holds that company was not vicariously liable for agent who was acting "on a frolic of his own"

The UK government issued the Protection and Disclosure of Personal Information (Amendment) Regulations 2025 on 15 May to further extend...

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has recently stepped in to recover two giant data centres on green belt sites in Buckingham and Hertfordshire, previously rejected local by councils.

On 4th July 2019, The Montreux Healthcare Fund announced that it had acquired respiratory care company Remeo Healthcare through its investee company The Active Care Group for an undisclosed sum.