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How can a business remove a troublesome shareholder?

How can a business remove a troublesome shareholder?

There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are family businesses or have been started out by friends with a common aim. Over the years people and priorities can change and no longer align. For...
Employment non-competes look set to shrink

Employment non-competes look set to shrink

The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a policy paper just published. Proposals in the smarter regulation to grow the economy policy paper include...
The end of “no-fault” evictions, what does it mean?

The end of “no-fault” evictions, what does it mean?

What is a no-fault eviction? Sho Taniyama is a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution Team and has produced this helpful guide. There has been recent media attention on the Government’s long standing proposals to bring an end to Section 21 evictions, also known as...
Settlement for family following care home negligence

Settlement for family following care home negligence

Elizabeth Larner, Clinical Negligence specialist at Wollens  Case Study Elizabeth Larner, head of the Clinical Negligence Team, has reached a settlement on behalf of the family of a gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a suicide attempt. Once his physical...
Key time limits for debt recovery claims

Key time limits for debt recovery claims

Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time consuming and frustrating when what you really want to do is just get on with what your business does best.  But how long do you have to negotiate?...
Personal injury in sport

Personal injury in sport

Injuries occur during sporting activities all of the time, however, if the injury sustained was as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. This could include injuries sustained during a sporting event, as well as injuries sustained...