Insights

3 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.

2 Jun 2026

What Are Common Shareholder Disputes?

Shareholder disputes are one of the most common causes of disruption within private companies. They can arise in businesses of any size and often occur when shareholders disagree about the management, direction or ownership of the company. Many shareholder disputes begin as relatively minor disagreements but can quickly escalate if they are not addressed early. […]

29 May 2026

No time limit for unfair prejudice claims? Supreme Court clarifies Section 994 petitions in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd

The decision inTHG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 158 has brought long-awaited clarity to one of the most debated issues in UK company law: whether unfair prejudice petitions are subject to statutory limitation periods.

28 May 2026

Can employees working abroad claim in a UK Employment Tribunal?

Remote and international working arrangements are now common. It is now increasingly normal for employees to work for UK employers while living (either temporarily or permanently) in another country. While such arrangements often operate smoothly in practice, they can give rise to complex issues when disputes occur. A key question is whether an employee working abroad can bring a claim in the UK Employment Tribunal, and these cases are highly fact-sensitive.

19 May 2026

The Future of the Employment Market

For decades, success in the legal profession followed a relatively predictable formula. Long hours. Constant availability. Rigid hierarchy. Sacrifice first, life later. The assumption was simple: the more time you spent at work, the more committed, valuable, and successful you were. But something fundamental is changing. Across the professional services market — and particularly within the legal sector — talented professionals are increasingly questioning whether the traditional model is still fit for purpose.

18 May 2026

Arbitral confidentiality vs court disclosure: what the High Court decision in Bourlakova & Ors v Bourlakov & Ors means for businesses

Confidentiality is often cited as one of arbitration’s greatest advantages. For many businesses, particularly those operating across borders, it is a key reason for choosing arbitration over litigation.

13 May 2026

What causes shareholder disputes?

Shareholder disputes are a common feature of UK businesses, particularly in owner-managed companies, startups and joint ventures. While businesses often begin with aligned interests, disputes tend to emerge as the company grows, pressures increase, and expectations diverge.

7 May 2026

Buying out a shareholder in a UK private company

A shareholder buyout is often the most effective way to resolve a breakdown in a business relationship, whether between founders, investors, or family members.

6 May 2026

AI in arbitration: What the CIArb Guidelines mean for businesses and dispute resolution

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dispute resolution, and arbitration is no exception. From document review to drafting submissions, AI tools are already embedded in arbitral practice.

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