Favourite Cases: Salomon v Salomon – Video by Shantanu Majumdar KC
In this edition of Favourite Cases, Shantanu Majumdar KC explores the historic decision of the House of Lords in Salomon v Salomon [1897] AC 22, a case concerning a Victorian leather merchant and his business arrangements, which continues to reflect the general rule that companies have separate legal personalities to their members, however few those […]
Video: Recent cases about dividends, remuneration and homes
Video: Case law updates – BCB Environmental Management Limited
Video: The Bresco judgment and a COVID cases update
Video: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – COVID provisions & provisions on supply contracts
James Fagan
Before joining the Bar, James trained and practised as a solicitor in the litigation department of a leading US law firm in its London and Hong Kong offices. During his time as a solicitor, James gained experience of advising clients on a variety of commercial disputes with international dimensions. Between 2017 and 2018, James was […]
Video: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – the new statutory moratorium and restructuring plan
The New Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – Article by Kate Rogers
This briefing by Kate Rogers gives a short overview of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which was first read in the House of Commons on 20 May 2020 and is intended to proceed to the House of Lords following its final stages in the House of Commons on 3 June 2020. This Bill represents […]
What will the new insolvency laws mean for businesses? – Article by Kate Rogers in Accountancy Daily
Kate Rogers was invited by Accountancy Daily to consider the government’s proposed new insolvency rules, and how they aim to help businesses weather the pandemic. Subscribers can read Kate’s article here.
Re Debenhams Retail Ltd (in administration) [2020] EWCA Civ 600 – Article by Matthew Weaver
In a judgment handed down on 6th May 2020 in Re Debenhams Retail Ltd (in administration) [2020] EWCA Civ 600, the Court of Appeal provided confirmation on the implications for office holders and insolvent estates of using the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in administrations, following the previous first instance decisions on the issue in […]
