United Kingdom: Shareholders

The Court of Appeal examines whether shareholders suffered unfair prejudice when a director pursued property investment opportunities for his own benefit rather than offering them to the joint venture company.

In a recent decision, the High Court held that a sole director and the company he controlled could together be liable for the tort of unlawful means conspiracy: LUX Films Ltd v Fowler & Anor [2026] EWHC 963 (KB).

Private credit lenders face a new reality as U.S. distressed borrowers increasingly turn to English restructuring tools to reorganize New York law-governed debt outside of Chapter 11. Recent cases demonstrate how Schemes of Arrangement and Restructuring Plans can bind dissenting creditors, reduce minority creditor influence, and potentially circumvent the absolute priority rule. Understanding these cross-border mechanisms has become essential for lenders navigating modern restructuring dynamics.

In this episode of the World Retail Podcast, Rami Baitièh, CEO of Morrisons, shares insights on driving growth in one of retail's most competitive sectors. The conversation explores strategies for unlocking...

In Aabar Holdings S.à.r.l. & Ors v. Glencore Plc [2026] EWHC 877 (Comm), the Commercial Court has confirmed that legal advice privilege applies to any “intra-client” document that is sent between or created...

In a judgment handed down last year in Webster v. ESMS Global Ltd and Sood, [2025] EWHC 3107 (Ch), the High Court of Justice has confirmed the availability of civil remedies when a breach of the Companies Act 2006...

In a dispute between a company and its former director regarding repayment of a loan, the High Court has held that the company could not withhold its privileged legal advice...

Building and running a business can be challenging and stressful, especially if you are not on the same page as your business partners.

In February 2026, there were three Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and three further possible offers announced.