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Devani v Sharon: when an oral agreement to equalise shareholdings falls short of a binding contract

A joint venture dispute over Hermes House NW2 Limited turns on contested conversations, missing contemporaneous documents, and the limits of informal dealmaking.

Waldorf Production UK Plc: court sanctions restructuring plan and crams down HMRC for the first time under Part 26A

HMRC's tax losses argument fails on both law and fact as Mr Justice Michael Green grants sanction.

Furlong Services Limited v HMRC: Upper Tribunal refuses extension of time after catalogue of solicitor errors

A nine-month delay in seeking permission to appeal, caused by repeated procedural failures, proves fatal to the taxpayer's application.

Goodwin advises Paragon on BALDUR acquisition financing

Goodwin has successfully advised PP Plants GmbH, part of Paragon Partners GmbH, on securing credit facilities aimed at refinancing the acquisition of BALDUR-Garten GmbH and...

Court fee errors do not delay the clock on litigation

Two Court of Appeal judgments clarify that actions are 'brought' when filed, regardless of fee payment

Ownership changes at Olliers Solicitors

Olliers Solicitors formalises its succession strategy as directors acquire equity stakes to ensure growth

King approves new commissioners for CCRC

His Majesty the King has appointed six new Commissioners to the Criminal Cases Review Commission for three years

New law extends corporate criminal liability

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces significant changes that will impact UK corporate accountability