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Do You Need A Shareholders’ Agreement For Your Business?

Do You Need A Shareholders’ Agreement For Your Business?

Do You Need A Shareholders' Agreement For Your Business?     Key Points A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between a company's shareholders. Unlike the Articles of Association, it does not need to be filed at Companies House, and its contents remain confidential to...

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The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution

The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution

The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution    Key Points The Arbitration Act 2025 came into force on 1 August 2025, amending the Arbitration Act 1996 for all arbitrations commenced on or after that date. Arbitrators now have an express statutory power to dismiss...

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Late Unfair Prejudice Petitions And Minority Shareholders

Late Unfair Prejudice Petitions And Minority Shareholders

Late Unfair Prejudice Petitions And Minority Shareholders  Key Points In THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6, the Supreme Court held by a majority of four to one that no statutory limitation period applies to unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of...

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Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts

Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts

Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts    Key Points A well-drafted clause excluding loss of profit can prevent one party from recovering lost profits, but courts apply the language's natural and ordinary meaning, making precision in drafting essential. In EE Ltd v...

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