Insights

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.

19 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms and Phased Implementation

The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent and is in force as the Employment Rights Act 2025. This legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law. It represents one of the most significant developments in this area in recent years.

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.

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.

11 Nov 2025

Another immigration success: how we facilitated UK border access for specialist workers on a high-value vessel contract

Our client, the UK subsidiary of a Northern European industrial gas systems company, had a critical contract worth approximately €600,000 with a leading UK shipbuilding and maintenance firm. The project involved the installation of highly specialised equipment on a vessel at one of the UK ports. The successful completion of this high-value contract depended on bringing specialists from Romania to the UK.

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.

27 Oct 2025

Construction Adjudication Enforcement: How We Secured a £123,000 Payment Without Court Action

IMD Corporate was instructed by a contractor who had recently obtained a favourable adjudicator’s decision in their dispute with an Employer under a construction contract. The adjudicator awarded our client approximately £123,000 following a dispute over the Final Account. Despite the clear award, the Employer failed to comply with the decision. What initially appeared to be a straightforward enforcement matter soon revealed significant complications when a “Full and Final Settlement” document surfaced—one which the client had signed post-decision, without legal advice.

21 Oct 2025

Can a Company Director Be Personally Sued for a Business Contract?

Many business owners are unsure whether a company director can be personally liable for breaches of a business contract. A recent dispute handled by IMD Corporate shows how misunderstanding legal standing and the Civil Procedure Rules can lead to unnecessary litigation and avoidable legal costs. The case involved two private limited companies — a restaurant in the hospitality sector (Company A) and a construction firm (Company B) — and centred on one key issue: who was the correct party to issue court proceedings against. The absence of a written contract and confusion over corporate legal identity led to litigation that could have been avoided through correct procedural steps.

8 Sep 2025

How to Stop a £2.5 Million Property Auction: Legal Representation Against LPA Receiver

Get in touch with our resolution solicitors in the UK and call us on 0330 107 0106 to arrange a free no-obligation call or request a free quote. Background IMD Corporate was instructed in an urgent and complex dispute resolution matter concerning the proposed auction of a high-value residential property worth approximately £2.5 million. The case arose following the appointment of […]

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