Category: Litigation

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Manolete Case Study: Director Ordered to Repay Preferential Payment (s.239 Insolvency Act 1986)

The High Court ordered former director Simon Thacker to repay £33,542.20 after benefiting from the extinguishing of his director’s loan account, which was ruled a preference under s.239 Insolvency Act 1986. In contrast, claims against fellow director David Coleman were dismissed after he successfully rebutted the statutory presumption of desire to prefer, despite having received £15,000 shortly before insolvency.

Expert VAT penalty defence guide by LEXLAW. Learn how UK tribunals assess “reasonable excuse,” when it applies, excluded grounds, case law insights, and how to maximise your chances of success against HMRC.

How to Appeal HMRC VAT Penalties: “Reasonable Excuse” Defence Guide 2025

Expert guide to VAT “reasonable excuse” defences. Learn how to successfully challenge HMRC penalties, surcharges & late filing penalties with proven legal strategies from specialist tax dispute solicitors.

HMRC Time To Pay Arrangement Guide 2025: How to Negotiate a Repayment Plan for Unpaid Tax

A time-to-pay proposal enables a debtor to negotiate structured repayment terms with creditors, creating a legal pathway to avoid insolvency while ensuring creditors’ rights are protected. Commonly sought by companies with tax arrears, such arrangements require careful preparation and timely negotiation to maximise acceptance.

Can I Claim for Damages for Libel Published on the Internet

Can You Claim Damages for Internet Libel in the UK?

When false statements are published online that damage your reputation, swift legal action can help you secure compensation and restore your good name. This guide explains how internet libel claims work under UK law, the legal tests involved, and the types of remedies available, including commonly overlooked scenarios.

Manolete Case Study: Court Rejects Escrow Defence in £2m Solicitor Breach Claim (Solicitor Undertakings in Insolvency Disputes)

The High Court refused a summary judgment application by Sampson Coward LLP, a Salisbury-based law firm, over its handling of £2 million in escrow funds, allegedly misapplied while acting for connected parties, following assignment of the claims to litigation funder Manolete Partners.

Manolete Case Study: Director Ordered to Repay £1.43m for Unauthorised Expenditure (Director’s Duties & Insolvency Act Breaches)

The High Court ordered Dr Amir Matta, director of Saint George Investment Holdings Ltd, to repay £1.43 million after he misapplied company funds for personal expenses, breaching his statutory duties under the Companies Act 2006 and authorising unsubstantiated payments to connected parties during a period of financial distress.

Braganza Duty in UK Banking Litigation – Procedural Fairness in Focus.

The Braganza Duty in Banking Litigation (Implied Contractual Term to Exercise Discretion Fairly)

The High Court considered the application of the Braganza duty in a banking litigation context, ruling that the bank breached its procedural fairness obligations when exercising discretionary powers, reinforcing directors’ and financial institutions’ duties under UK law.

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High Court Rules on £8 Million Spread Betting Claim: FSMA & FCA COBS Rules Compliance Examined

Real Estate Tycoon, Tchenguiz challenged the £6.5 million claim by IG Index Limited over spread-betting debt but court upheld the claimant’s position. The ruling implicates critical precedent for financial instruments, spread betting, statutory interpretation of financial regulations.