Businessman wins appeal against disqualification as a director
January 6th 2021A businessman has won his appeal against his disqualification from being a company director. Sam Lyon Associate Solicitor and Head of Corporate & Commercial reports. Gabriel Gatheru Rwamba had been disqualified in 2009 for four years for failing to appropriately monitor the company’s finances. In 2010, interim orders permitting him to act as a director subject to various conditions were made. He breached that permission by failing to ensure the…
Struggling businesses given extra time to avoid insolvency
January 4th 2021Businesses struggling with debt due to the Covid-19 crisis have been given extra breathing space to help them avoid insolvency. Mark Aspin Director & Head of Dispute Resolution provides an update. A temporary measure introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act restricting the use of statutory demands and winding-up petitions, which was due to expire on 31 December 2020, has been extended to the 31 March 2021. This will…
Should I buy/sell the shares in a company or just its business and assets?
January 3rd 2021Should I buy/sell the shares in a company or just its business and assets? When selling shares in a company, the entire business, including all assets and liabilities of the company all transfer to the buyer. Sellers tend to prefer this approach as it is a cleaner break for them and ensure they retain no liabilities going forward.A business and asset sale involves only specified business assets and liabilities of…
What personal injury compensation am I entitled to?
January 3rd 2021If you are successful in your claim you are entitled to compensation for your injuries to include your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
Property: What is the difference between exchange of contracts and completion?
January 1st 2021Property: What is the difference between exchange of contracts and completion? At exchange of contracts both parties are bound to the contract and the buyer pays the seller a 10% deposit. Completion is when you actually move home and at that stage the seller has to give vacant possession of the property to the buyer.
How long does it take to buy a house?
January 1st 2021It normally takes between 10 to 14 weeks to buy a house, sometimes even longer for a flat.
Difference between Leasehold and Freehold properties
January 1st 2021Ownership of leasehold property is determined by the Lease entered into between the Landlord and the Tenant.
What can I do to prevent the neighbour carrying out works on the boundary line? / Can I work on the boundary line?
January 1st 2021What can I do to prevent the neighbour carrying out works on the boundary line? / Can I work on the boundary line? There is a law known as the “Party Wall Act” which sets out a procedure for carrying out certain works at or near to a boundary. A surveyor can advise you if the Act is likely to apply – if so, it is important to comply with…
Personal Dispute: Can the neighbour block my access?
January 1st 2021Personal Dispute: Can the neighbour block my access? This will depend upon the facts of the case and a thorough review of your title deeds will be required before being in a position to advise. Once, if the neighbour does block your access then we can advise you on possibly obtaining an injunction but this will depend on the facts of the case. It may be necessary to act promptly,…
Personal Dispute: Can a neighbour enter onto my land without my permission?
January 1st 2021Personal Dispute: Can a neighbour enter onto my land without my permission? If a neighbour enters your land without your permission then they will be committing the offence of trespass which is a civil wrong (it is rarely a criminal matter) – however if this is a minor trespass and no damage is caused it is unlikely to be necessary to revert to your legal rights.
