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14 Oct 2026 Employment tribunal deadlines: more time to bring a claim
From 1st October 2026, the ordinary time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims in Great Britain increased from three months to six months. For the usual claims covered by the change, this means six months less one day, subject to the rules on Acas Early Conciliation. The longer deadline gives claimants more time to consider their position, seek legal advice and, where appropriate, bring a claim. It is also important for employers, as potential disputes may remain live for longer.
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29 Sep 2026 How to appeal a statutory demand? Disputed Debt, Oral Agreement and Winding-Up Risk
IMD Corporate acted for a building contractor engaged in a high-value construction project involving lodges and cabins in Scotland. The matter concerned an alleged £700,000 debt said to arise from an informal oral agreement made prior to tender. The dispute raised key issues in construction law disputes, statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and oral contract enforceability.
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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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14 Sep 2026 ACAS consults on an updated Code of Practice for disciplinary and grievance matters
Employers, workers and representative bodies have until 23rd September 2026 to comment on ACAS’s proposed revised Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
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7 Sep 2026 What is the Customs and Excise Management Act? Seizure of Goods at UK Airport
An international business operator faced a seizure of goods at a UK airport by Border Force officers under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. The goods in question included empty product packaging marked with a cannabis symbol and vape elements, specifically vape coils and cartridges. This case study provides insights into the application of UK customs law, highlighting the importance of accurate documentation and understanding the regulations regarding restricted goods.
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13 Aug 2026 UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Solicitors | Overseas Business Expansion to the UK
Expanding your business into the United Kingdom presents significant commercial opportunities, but the immigration and corporate requirements can be complex. For overseas businesses wishing to transfer senior employees to establish a UK operation, obtaining a UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence is often the first step.
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29 Jul 2026 Hiring senior roles from abroad. A practical guide for UK employers.
Hiring senior employees from abroad can give UK businesses access to specialist expertise, international experience and leadership talent that may be difficult to find domestically. A strategic overseas hire can also help a business enter new markets, strengthen investor confidence and expand its leadership capacity. However, hiring senior employees from abroad involves more than finding […]
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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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