Aleks Nowicka
Articles by Aleks Nowicka
25 Sep 2026 How Can an Account Freezing Order Be Set Aside? Release of Over £1 Million from a UK Bank Account
A UK bank account containing more than £1 million had been subject to an Account Freezing Order for an extended period while a police investigation remained ongoing. The account holder, an international client with business interests in several jurisdictions, had attempted to obtain an explanation and provide supporting evidence directly to the investigating authorities but was unable to make meaningful progress.
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10 Jul 2026 Do shareholders get paid every month?
Many people assume that becoming a company shareholder means receiving a regular monthly income. In practice, however, shareholder payments are rarely as straightforward as a salary. Whether shareholders receive payments every month depends on the business's structure, the type of shares held, the company’s profitability, and the legal and financial decisions made by the directors.
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7 Jul 2026 What Is a Shareholder Dispute?
A shareholder dispute is a disagreement between shareholders, directors or business owners concerning the ownership, management or operation of a company. Shareholder disputes are particularly common in private companies where shareholders are actively involved in running the business. When disagreements arise, they can affect decision making, business performance and relationships between key stakeholders. Understanding the […]
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6 Jul 2026 What are my rights as a 33% shareholder?
A 33% shareholding in a private company is often commercially significant. Although it does not provide outright control, it may confer influence over the company’s governance, strategic direction and decision-making processes.
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2 Jul 2026 Why every business needs an AI use policy and governance framework
Artificial intelligence is already embedded in modern business operations. Employees use AI tools to draft emails, summarise meetings, analyse documents, generate code, prepare presentations and accelerate decision-making. In many organisations, however, this adoption is happening quietly and without oversight.
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30 Jun 2026 What are the four types of mistakes that may invalidate a contract?
Contracts are intended to record the agreement reached between parties and create legally enforceable obligations. However, not every signed agreement is automatically valid or enforceable.
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26 Jun 2026 What happens when you upload legal advice or confidential documents into AI platforms?
Business owners, directors and professionals increasingly upload contracts, emails, legal advice, witness statements and confidential communications into platforms such OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude to:
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24 Jun 2026 What is “fair value” in a shareholder dispute?
Shareholder disputes frequently involve complex questions concerning the value of a shareholder’s interest in a company. In practice, disputes relating to “fair value” commonly arise where shareholders separate, negotiate exits, commence litigation or seek relief following a breakdown in trust and confidence within the business.
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18 Jun 2026 What is a technology dispute?
A technology dispute is ultimately a commercial dispute involving technology, digital systems, software, data, or innovation. In practice, however, these disputes are often more complex than ordinary contractual disagreements because the underlying issues are highly technical, commercially sensitive and operationally disruptive.
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