LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers
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.
In PGMOL v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 00654 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal determined that National Group football referees engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd were not employees, allowing PGMOL’s appeals against Regulation 80 PAYE determinations and Class 1 NIC decisions worth over £583,000. Our specialist tax dispute solicitors and barristers analyse the multifactorial RMC Stage Three assessment, the significance for employment status disputes, and what this means for HMRC investigations into PAYE and National Insurance.
Unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 offer minority shareholders a powerful legal route to challenge misconduct by those controlling a company. Whether you are being excluded from management, denied information, or having your shareholding diluted, the law provides real remedies. This guide explains everything you need to know about unfair prejudice claims and how LEXLAW’s specialist litigation lawyers can help you pursue or defend one.
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.
If HMRC has cancelled your VAT number, urgent action is required. This guide explains how to challenge an HMRC de-registration decision through the internal review process and the First-tier Tax Tribunal, and why early legal advice is critical.
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.
When a creditor serves a winding‑up petition, the company faces immediate risk of frozen bank accounts, compulsory liquidation and director investigation. This 2026 guide explains the UK winding‑up petition procedure step‑by‑step, from petition issue and London Gazette advertisement through to court hearings, potential rescue strategies and the consequences of a winding‑up order for directors and stakeholders.
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.
Our client, Dr Elizabeth Donald represented by Jaron Dosanjh, told The Times that MFS’s collapse had been a “nightmare” in regards to her personal portfolio. Barclays, Santander and Wells Fargo are some of the institutions thought to be caught up in the Mayfair lender’s collapse — but what about individuals? Article by James Hurley, Assistant Business Editor, The Times