Dispute resolution
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.
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16 Mar 2026
Who has more control: a director or a shareholder?
Arbitration is widely recognised as a flexible, confidential and internationally enforceable method of dispute resolution. It is frequently used in commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, construction projects, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
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9 Mar 2026
Can a 51% shareholder remove a director?
Arbitration is widely recognised as a flexible, confidential and internationally enforceable method of dispute resolution. It is frequently used in commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, construction projects, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
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4 Mar 2026
What disputes cannot be resolved by arbitration?
Arbitration is widely recognised as a flexible, confidential and internationally enforceable method of dispute resolution. It is frequently used in commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, construction projects, joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
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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.
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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.
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2 Dec 2025
Not Been Paid for Construction Work or a Contract in the UK? Here’s What You Can Do
The UK construction industry is complex — multiple subcontractors, tight schedules, and cash flow pressures often lead to payment delays or disputes.
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12 Nov 2025
Preventing Winding-Up Petitions in Construction: The Importance of Record Keeping in Payment Disputes
Payment disputes remain a recurring challenge in the construction industry, often arising from defective workmanship, delays, or incomplete performance. When such disputes are not managed with clear documentation and procedural discipline, they can escalate into serious commercial risks long after project completion.
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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.
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