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Breach of confidence is not a strict liability on a director/shareholder

Breach of confidence is not a strict liability on a director/shareholder

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision that a director and minority shareholder was not personally liable for a breach of confidence because he did not know (nor suspect) that there was a duty of confidence (despite the company signing an NDA, and the director being involved in an initial meeting).

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Real Estate team act for Seiko U.K. Limited

Real Estate team act for Seiko U.K. Limited

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National Minimum Wage increase announced

National Minimum Wage increase announced

In the most recent budget, the government has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage to be implemented in April 2025.

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FSP advises BGF on multi-million-pound Proventeq Investment

FSP advises BGF on multi-million-pound Proventeq Investment

The Private Equity & Venture Capital team at Field Seymour Parkes led by Corporate Partner, Penelope Garden, has advised BGF on its multi-million-pound investment into Proventeq Limited.

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Securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain

Securing off-site Biodiversity Net Gain

Laura Czapski, Legal Director in our Agriculture and Rural Land team, considers the requirements for off-site BNG and the opportunities that that may present to farmers and landowners.

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The Impact of Non-Compliance with Pre-Nuptial Agreements

The Impact of Non-Compliance with Pre-Nuptial Agreements

In the recent case of Loh v Loh-Gronager the court considered the impact of the husband and wife taking steps that contradicted the intentions set out in their pre-nuptial agreement.

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Immigration Update Webinar 2024

Immigration Update Webinar 2024

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Director disqualification? How about prison?

Director disqualification? How about prison?

The approach of the Insolvency Service appears to have shifted, no longer can directors rely on receiving a disqualification upon conviction of an insolvency related criminal offence.

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Sponsor UK system to replace Sponsor Management System

Sponsor UK system to replace Sponsor Management System

The Home Office have confirmed the limited rollout of the Sponsor UK system, which, it is hoped, will ultimately replace the current Sponsor Management System entirely.

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Report an error with your eVisa

Report an error with your eVisa

The Home Office have launched a new online form for reporting errors on eVisas.

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Senior Associate joins Pensions on Divorce Working Party

Senior Associate joins Pensions on Divorce Working Party

Lindsay Davies in our Family & Matrimonial team has joined the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Working Party looking at Pensions on Divorce.

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In-House Insights Autumn 2024

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