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A guide to lending and secured finance in the UK
Our expert team contributed a country-specific Q&A chapter to the 6th edition of ‘The Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance Comparative Guide’ providing an o…
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Back to basics: Witnessing well
If a deed is not properly witnessed its validity is open to challenge and it may be unenforceable. We provide an overview on best practice here.
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Manifest error: how obvious must it be?
In this insight we outline the meaning and effect of ‘manifest error’ and discuss a case that highlights these issues in detail.
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Can a member of an LLP charge their interest in that LLP?
When a shareholder charges shares it owns in a private company, the charged asset is easily identifiable and the legal process is relatively straightforward: an equ…
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Buying a business: bridging the valuation gap
In this article we discuss what sellers can expect from buyers in today’s market, how they can achieve an acceptable meeting point on price, and how the price can b…
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The Consumer Credit Act and the business purpose exemption
Lenders often rely on the business purposes exemption under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 when lending to individuals. It’s essential for lenders to follow the requi…
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How has Brexit impacted bail-in clauses?
Contractual recognition of bail-in clauses in English law-governed contracts is now a requirement for finance parties to be aware of, following the end of the Brexi…
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Celebrating Midlands Dealmakers shortlist success
Our corporate and banking teams are celebrating after being announced as finalists with six entries across four categories at the prestigious Insider Midlands Dealm…
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Avanti Communications: how much control is needed for a fixed charge?
The judgment in the recent case of Re Avanti Communications Limited provides helpful guidance on the categorisation of fixed and floating charges. We summarise what…
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Top tips: intercreditor arrangements
When you are not the only lender to a company or group, it can be daunting trying to fairly balance the commercial needs of the other creditors and at the same time…