Monthly Archives: February 2023

Spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim

Acting for the wealthy spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim made by the trustee in bankruptcy.  The matter involved defending a claim that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue …

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High-profile foreign national bankruptcy & IVA

Acting for a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.

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‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)

Senior Associate Gavin Kramer specialises in contentious insolvency. In this introduction, he sets the scene for a look at how liquidators, administrators and trustees in bankruptcy can recover payments and asset transfers made by the company or bankrupt. Run time: …

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Is there a decrease in remote working jobs being advertised?

It has been widely reported that the number of fully remote roles available has dropped significantly; this is a continuing trend month on month, making the job market more competitive for those seeking such roles. Initially, many employers have taken …

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Recent trends in data breach litigation

Recent cases indicate that only data breaches with a serious impact on an individual will be worth litigating, and that care is needed both in the choice of court and the costs incurred. The right to receive compensation for damage …

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What to expect in the private family law sector in 2023?

In a Q&A exercise, Partner Toby Yerburgh discusses the trends in the dispute resolution sector for 2023 and what to look out for. He suggests that courts are facing increasing pressure due to under-resourcing and the need to streamline case …

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PRS, LIVENow, and the business of responsible livestreaming licensing

LIVENow is a live-streaming platform, for broadcasting live concerts online without first obtaining a licence for the inclusion of songs written and/or published by the members of the PRS. LIVENow is best known for live broadcasting Dua Lipa’s Studio 2054 …

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A closer look at two important real estate rulings by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has handed down two important decisions this week in the cases of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd (“Blacks Outdoor Retail case”) and Fearn and others v Board of Trustees of the …

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