The article explores the UK's civil recovery framework under POCA, highlighting its use in seizing assets linked to crime without criminal convictions, including mechanisms like UWOs and freezing orders, and advising businesses on potential defenses against such actions.

In Veranova Bidco LP v Johnson Matthey Plc and Others [2025] EWHC 707 (Comm), the High Court considered whether a seller's statements in a draft disclosure letter exchanged...

Veranova Bidco LP v Johnson Matthey Plc [2026] EWHC 1021 (Comm) addresses a question that M&A lawyers have been watching closely: can you stitch together the knowledge of multiple executives to build a case of corporate fraud? The High Court says no, and every buyer, seller, and M&A lawyer should take note.

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Afan Valley v Lupton Fawcett LLP shows the difficulties of applying the scope of duty and duty nexus tests from SAAMCO and Manchester v Grant Thornton.

English courts can issue powerful freezing injunctions that prevent defendants from dealing with their assets, both domestically and worldwide. Understanding the four key requirements for obtaining such orders—including proving a good arguable case and demonstrating real risk of asset dissipation—is essential for overseas businesses involved in cross-border commercial disputes, whether pursuing claims or defending against them.

The dominant narrative surrounding cryptocurrency fraud was one of hopelessness for many years.

The legal remedies awarded in a breach of contract claim differ depending on the type of breach that has occurred. Remedies include damages (the most common remedy in breach of contract claims), specific performance...

Before serving notice, businesses must establish a valid right to terminate, comply with the contractual notice procedure, and consider whether insolvency, statutory restrictions or common law principles affect...

Structuring the payment of a target company in a Share-Purchase Agreement ("SPA") is an important factor for both the seller of the target and the buyer throughout negotiations.

Rukhadze and others ("Appellants") v Recovery Partners GP Ltd and another("Respondents") [2025] UKSC 10, decided on 19 March 2025,saw the UK Supreme Court decline to overturn centuries...

Selling a company is a complex process that requires care and preparation by the owner to mitigate the risks and protect confidential data.

Cross-border trust disputes are becoming increasingly common. Families are expanding globally and growing their assets internationally with them.

Offshore companies can face legal action in English courts under specific circumstances, even when based abroad. Understanding the jurisdictional requirements, including serious issues to be tried, jurisdictional gateways, and forum appropriateness, is essential for both claimants seeking to initiate proceedings and defendants looking to protect their interests in cross-border shareholder disputes.

The Supreme Court's decision in THG v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6 removes a developing limitation defence in unfair prejudice claims. The position is now clear: there is no statutory longstop.

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("DMCC") received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, making the United Kingdom the fourth jurisdiction to pass digital regulatory legislation targeting tech-giants.

Theescalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February 2026, particularly the disruption to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, has once again brought force majeure...

In recent years, the UK's economic environment has been difficult to navigate for numerous businesses due to the political uncertainty brought by Brexit, impacts caused by Covid-19 and the escalation of political tensions...

The Supreme Court ruled in the Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs("Shvidler") and Dalston Projects Ltd and Others v Secretary of State...

The Drelle v Servis-Terminal case clarifies that foreign judgments can support bankruptcy petitions in England, even without formal recognition, emphasizing the enforceability of cross-border debts in insolvency proceedings.

In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 ("the BSA") received Royal Assent in April 2022 and has significantly amended the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ("Fire Safety Order")...