Insights

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.

24 Mar 2026

Permitted Activity 7: A hidden risk for after-sales service providers

Permitted Activity 7 (PA 7) under the UK’s immigration visitor rules is frequently relied upon by overseas companies sending employees to the UK to install, dismantle, service or repair equipment. On its face, it appears broad and practical. However, one aspect of PA 7 is often overlooked, and it can create real problems for subcontractors and after-sales service providers.

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.

11 Mar 2026

Employee social media misconduct: how employers can safeguard their reputation

Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.

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.

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.

23 Feb 2026

Settlement Agreements in England and Wales. Your questions answered!

Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.

IMD Corporate Team Participates in GAR–LCIA Hackathon 2026

12 Feb 2026

IMD Corporate Team <br> Participates in GAR–LCIA Hackathon 2026

IMD Corporate is pleased to announce that our team recently participated in the GAR–LCIA Hackathon 2026, an international initiative that brings together arbitration practitioners, technologists, and dispute resolution specialists to develop practical solutions to challenges in international arbitration.

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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