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Ownership structures determine how a business is held, controlled, and operated. The structure chosen dictates who owns the business, who...

In Regera S.à r.l v Cohen & Ors [2025] EWHC 2107 (Comm), the Commercial Court considered applications to set aside substantial default...

In financing transactions, many deal documents contemplate the involvement of third-parties – such as a receiver appointed under a...

What is a negative pledge – and why might I want one? A negative pledge is a promise made by a borrower, guarantor or security provider...

The High Court’s recent decision in Brooke Homes (Bicester) Ltd v Portfolio Property Partners Ltd (In Administration) [2025] EWHC 1305...

In the recent case of Jones v City Electrical Factors Ltd [2025] EWHC 414 (Ch) the High Court delved into the nature of guarantee...

The inherent intricacies involved in creating valid and enforceable security – navigating creation, perfection and priority – together...

The world of crypto seemingly never ceases to produce interesting legal cases - from Dr Craig Wright’s misadventures in the English...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing new rules to bring various forms of cryptoassets within its regulatory remit. To...

In a decision released a week or so ago – KRF Services (UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch) – the High Court held that the making of an...

Loan notes are widely used: to document deferred consideration in a share sale as "vendor loan notes", as part of a private equity...

The High Court recently handed down judgment in the first case in which the English court had to determine the effect of the abolition of...