Mateusz Sikorski
Articles by Mateusz Sikorski
20 Apr 2026 What are the three types of shareholders? Examples and key differences
If you own, invest in, or run a UK limited company, you may come across different “types” of shareholders. In practice, this usually refers to the type of shares (share class) a person holds, because the share class determines voting power, dividend entitlement, and rights on a sale or winding up.
Read more
1 Apr 2026 What rights do shareholders have against directors?
Shareholders often assume that directors must follow their instructions when managing a company. In reality, the legal relationship between shareholders and directors is more nuanced. Directors are responsible for managing the company’s affairs, but shareholders retain a number of legal rights that allow them to challenge directors’ conduct in certain circumstances.
Read more
25 Mar 2026 Clandestine Entrant Penalties for Transport Companies: What Has Changed in 2026?
Transport companies moving goods into the United Kingdom face significant financial risk if clandestine entrants are discovered in their vehicles. Under the UK civil penalty regime, operators and drivers may face substantial fines even where they had no intention of facilitating illegal entry.
Read more
12 Jan 2026 Is Your Business Potentially Insolvent? Do you know an Insolvency Practitioner Owes Duties to Your Creditors?
When a company is in financial difficulty, directors often turn to an insolvency practitioner for advice. A common misunderstanding is assuming that the insolvency practitioner acts for the director personally. Under the law of England and Wales, that is not the case.
Read more
5 Jan 2026 Reduction of UK Border Force Civil Penalties: Application of Means Testing and Proportionate Relief
IMD Corporate obtained a substantial reduction of civil penalties imposed by UK Border Force on a transport operator, our client, and the vehicle driver. The penalties originally issued were significant; following detailed written representations, both penalties were materially reduced. This result reflects the practical value of early, evidence-based submissions under the Level of Penalty: Code of Practice (updated 1 December 2023) and the relevance of recent appellate authority addressing proportionality.
Read more
3 Nov 2025 Commercial Dispute Resolution: Blackmail Allegations in a Share Sale
When a shareholder decides to sell their interest in a company, the expectation is a fair valuation, transparent negotiations, and a clean break. But what happens when threats are used to force a lower sale price? At IMD Corporate, we acted in a dispute arising from the sale of two UK-based retail companies. What first appeared to be a straightforward share sale later developed into a case of economic duress, intimidation, and unjust enrichment. The matter soon escalated into a serious commercial dispute with significant legal and financial consequences for everyone involved.
Read more
21 Jul 2025 How Poorly Drafted Notices Clauses Can Cost You in M&A Deals
It is commonplace for contracts of all types to incorporate provisions relating to service of notices or correspondence in respect of matters relating to that contract. Oftentimes this is done for a reason, namely, to ensure that notices or correspondence reaches the individual responsible for oversight.
Read more
14 Jul 2025 Directors’ Authority to Bind a Company Under UK Law
Directors powers stem from the Companies Act 2006 (Act) and from the Articles of Association of the company (Articles). The members may seek to limit those powers, in particular by reserving certain acts to a resolution by members. Whilst this is an efficient method of ensuring the members retain strategic control over decision-making, this method has its limitations which cannot be contracted out.
Read more
9 Jul 2025 Border Force Seizure: How Hauliers Can Avoid Vehicle Loss and Restoration Costs
UK Border Force enforces strict customs and excise regulations at all ports of entry, with particular scrutiny on commercial vehicles suspected of carrying undeclared goods. This case study outlines how IMD Corporate successfully secured the free-of-charge restoration of a Romanian haulier’s specialist pharmaceutical van, despite the discovery of a substantial quantity of smuggled excise goods. The outcome demonstrates the value of early legal advice, a clear compliance history, and a practical strategy our Litigation Team can assist you with.
Read more