Marcin Durlak
Articles by Marcin Durlak
19 May 2026 The Future of the Employment Market
For decades, success in the legal profession followed a relatively predictable formula. Long hours. Constant availability. Rigid hierarchy. Sacrifice first, life later. The assumption was simple: the more time you spent at work, the more committed, valuable, and successful you were. But something fundamental is changing. Across the professional services market — and particularly within the legal sector — talented professionals are increasingly questioning whether the traditional model is still fit for purpose.
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23 Feb 2026 What happens if 50/50 shareholders disagree?
A 50/50 shareholding structure is common in owner-managed businesses. At the outset, it often feels like the fairest arrangement, with equal ownership, equal control, and shared responsibility for success.
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17 Jun 2024 Stock Transfer Form: A Crucial Element in Valid Share Transfers
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. Transferring shares is a fundamental aspect of corporate transactions, but it comes with specific legal requirements. This nutshell guide will cover what a Stock Transfer Form (STF) is and why it is […]
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7 May 2024 A Legal Analysis: Securities Acquistion and Private Equity Financing
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. Introduction IMD Corporate acted for an overseas private equity investment firm looking to invest in the UK real estate market by virtue of providing financing to a UK developer and acquiring securities […]
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8 Apr 2024 Legal considerations in the restructuring a multinational group of companies
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. The case in point involves a longstanding client of IMD Corporate, with whom we have maintained a professional relationship for nearly a decade. The client recently undertook a significant restructuring of their […]
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26 Mar 2024 Industry Update – Companies House Changes
Get in touch with our corporate lawyers in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no no-obligation call or request a free quote. Further to the coming into force of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2024 in October 2023, Companies House has announced the first set of changes which came into force from […]
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26 Jan 2024 Shareholder Exit: Advise on a £5million Deal
This case study examines a founder shareholder exit transaction in an industrial component manufacturing company, where we represented a 50% founder shareholder on their exit strategy and share sale. The case highlights aspects of corporate law, including share sale agreements, negotiation strategies, restrictive covenants, cross-jurisdictional issues, and warranty negotiations. Our team was instrumental in ensuring […]
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5 Jan 2024 Facilitating the Establishment of a Sports Entertainment Venture
The establishment of a public entertainment venture whether on a large or a small scale presents a unique set of challenges, this is especially so when this involves international stakeholders. IMD Corporate regularly advises the sports and entertainment industry and played a crucial role in assisting establishment of this sports entertainment venture, assisting the founders […]
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29 Dec 2023 Unravelling the Challenges of a Complex Franchise Agreement Exit
Franchising often involves complex terms and onerous obligations on the franchisee. It is important to have a full understanding and undertake thorough negotiations thereof. This case study examines the process of exiting a franchise agreement with a major international hotel chain after the franchisee ran into difficulties complying with their obligations under a franchise agreement. […]
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