LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers
A charging order secures an unpaid court judgment against a debtor’s property or investments, and here we explain how the process works, what it means for joint owners, and how it compares to other enforcement routes.
Entering mediation without proper preparation can undermine even the strongest legal position. This article explains why effective preparation is essential to successful mediation, how realistic expectations and a clear strategy can influence settlement discussions, and the practical steps parties should consider before the process begins. Whether you are an individual or a business facing a dispute, understanding how to prepare for mediation can significantly improve your prospects of achieving a timely, cost-effective and commercially sensible resolution.
The Supreme Court has settled a question that has troubled cross-border insolvency practitioners for years: whether a creditor can petition for bankruptcy using a foreign judgment that has never been through English recognition proceedings. Drelle v Servis-Terminal LLC [2026] UKSC 29 confirms they can, reshaping the options available to creditors holding judgments from Russia, the US, China and other non-treaty jurisdictions, while leaving debtors’ substantive defences firmly intact. Here’s what changed, and what it means for you.
In complex civil litigation, lower courts can commit critical procedural errors, such as deciding an application based on arguments that were never formally pleaded by the parties. As demonstrated by the High Court’s ruling today in Arran Coghlan & Anor v Lexlaw Ltd, an appellate strategy that holds a lower court to the boundaries of civil procedure can successfully reverse an irregular judgment.
From outdated statute to FCA rulebook: the Consumer Credit Act 1974 is facing its most significant overhaul in fifty years. Automatic sanctions that have protected borrowers for decades are proposed for repeal, voluntary termination rights hang in the balance, and the window to enforce existing statutory protections is closing. Here is what every borrower needs to know before the law changes.
Bringing an unfair prejudice petition under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 involves strict procedural requirements at every stage, from pre-action conduct and the correct form of presentation through to interim injunctions, split trials and share valuation. This article explains the full procedure, the key strategic decisions involved, and why instructing specialist solicitors from the outset is essential to achieving a fair outcome.
Directors who continue trading after they knew, or ought to have concluded, that there was no reasonable prospect of avoiding insolvent liquidation or administration may face personal liability under section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986. During the period in which a company is insolvent or nearing insolvency, directors’ decisions may also come under closer scrutiny, particularly where losses to creditors increase.
Growing scrutiny of regulatory oversight has reignited claims that small businesses were exposed to hidden liabilities through complex lending structures, raising significant legal questions around misrepresentation, regulatory accountability, and SME redress.
Unpaid invoices and bad debts cost UK businesses billions each year. This comprehensive 2026 guide explains every stage of commercial debt recovery in England and Wales, from pre-action letters and court proceedings to statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and judgment enforcement, with relevant case law and practical strategic advice.
Thousands of UK businesses were mis-sold complex interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) by major banks between 2001 and 2012. While the FCA’s formal review scheme has closed, significant routes to redress remain open in 2026, particularly for victims of hidden swaps, LIBOR manipulation, and professional negligence. This article explains who can still claim, why time is critical, and what a specialist solicitor can recover for you.