6 Jun 2024Acquiescence, control and the statutory pledgeRoss Caldwell from Morton Fraser MacRoberts assesses the statutory pledge being introduced by the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023
18 Apr 2024Contractual interpretation and formation: back to basicsLydia Danon and Jordan Waldock outline the critical role of fundamental principles of contractual interpretation and formation in legal disputes
21 Mar 2024Insolvencies on the rise and the responsibilities of directorsStephen Wade discusses some of the drivers of insolvencies and reminds directors of their responsibilities
15 Mar 2024Hunt v Singh: the lay of the land on director’s duties following SequanaIn exploring the Hunt v Singh decision, Jonathan Gorman clarifies when directors' duties to creditors arise, emphasising knowledge of insolvency risks over mere financial distress.
12 Mar 2024“The solution for a dissatisfied litigant is not to threaten the judge”Annabel Whittaker explores the multiple lessons from Ferme v Gwinnutt
18 Jul 2023Two solicitors join Insolvency Rules CommitteeThe Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee.
21 Jun 2023Legal Employees Take Action to Secure Pay OutStaff at a law firm which previously went into administration are hoping to secure a pay out after fellow solicitors took up their legal challenge.
21 Jun 2023Breakthrough in bankruptcy law: court approves sale of assets by special administratorsIn the wake of sanctions on Russia, Michael Barnett reviews a historic case which validates an 'unsecured credit bid'