Insights

1 Jul 2026

Can a Majority Shareholder Force Me Out?

One of the most common questions asked by minority shareholders is whether a majority shareholder can force them out of a company. The short answer is that a majority shareholder cannot simply remove you from the business because they own more shares. However, the answer will depend on the company’s governing documents, the structure of […]

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.

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:

25 Jun 2026

Remote Working Abroad – What Employers Need to Know

The growth of flexible working has led to increasing numbers of employees requesting permission to work remotely from overseas. Whether an employee wishes to spend a few months abroad or relocate permanently while retaining their role, employers must understand the legal and compliance implications before approving the arrangement. While remote working abroad can provide flexibility […]

25 Jun 2026

Who has more control: a director or a shareholder?

A common question for business owners, investors, and company managers is whether directors or shareholders have more control over a company. The answer depends on the type of control being considered. Under English company law, directors generally control the day-to-day management of the business, while shareholders retain ultimate structural control through their ownership of the company.

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.

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.

16 Jun 2026

Director Dispute FAQs

Director disputes can create significant challenges for businesses, particularly where directors are responsible for the day to day management of the company. Disagreements can affect decision making, business operations and relationships with shareholders, employees and customers. Below are some of the most common questions we receive regarding director disputes. What Is a Director Dispute? A […]

16 Jun 2026

What are the risks of being a shareholder?

Becoming a shareholder is often presented as the reward. Equity means influence, profit and long-term upside. In practice, however, many shareholders discover too late that owning shares does not necessarily mean having control, access to information or even an easy route out of the business.

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