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Corporate deadlock and shareholder control in winding up applications

The recent High Court decision in Koza Altin Isletmeleri A.S v Koza Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 2304 (Ch) provides valuable insight into the interplay between corporate control, shareholder rights, and just and equitable winding up applications.

Liquidators cannot limit liability through contractual provisions, High Court rules

High Court establishes liquidators cannot contractually limit personal liability in insolvency proceedings

Standing requirements clarified in complex unfair prejudice dispute involving Happy Lamb restaurants

HHJ Matthews addresses equitable shareholding claims and pleading deficiencies in multi-party restaurant venture dispute.

Court rejects mother's internal relocation application prioritising child's relationship with father

Family Court emphasises substantial contact arrangements over geographical relocation in welfare determination

High Court grants leapfrog certificate challenging Court of Appeal restructuring approach

Mr Justice Hildyard permits Supreme Court appeal on fairness test for cross-class cramdown of out-of-money creditors

Costs budgeting delays highlight proportionality issues in professional negligence claims

Deputy Master Henderson reduces legal costs by £86,000 in solicitor negligence case involving alleged impostor fraud.

Quasi-partnership breakdown leads to unfair prejudice ruling in divorced shareholders case

High Court examines director duties and quasi-partnership obligations in acrimonious divorce dispute.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses section 166 application over ICO complaint handling

Tribunal confirms limited scope for challenging procedural adequacy when Commissioner provides outcome