In a recent matter, our corporate team helped a founder navigate precisely this challenge. A shareholder who had been granted shares in the company sought to leave the business and, despite never paying for their shares, was pressing for a payout upon exit…

There was a lot of speculation around the Autumn 2025 Budget, particularly about whether we would see big tax rises across the board. In the end, the Chancellor stepped back from that. The headline income tax and VAT rates remain where they are, but the dial has been moved in other places.

As modern businesses demand more clarity, more control and more strategic input, savvy businesses are shifting towards legal subscriptions and fixed fee membership models. This shift is not a trend…

The recent administration of Sheffield Wednesday is a stark reminder of how quickly and drastically a club can ‘unravel’ when its financial posture declines or breaks down. It is far from an isolated case, however. Clubs will differ in size, but the mechanics of collapse are…

Recently, Adam Benedict partnered with Gatehouse Chambers to host a seminar that brought together leading voices from law, surveying, engineering, and finance to unpack what this case means for the future of construction disputes, liability, and compliance. The event was…

…the matter, which developed into a multi-million-pound dispute, served as a stark reminder of the critical importance of compliance with regulatory and administrative procedures…

Representation of the founder of a well-established estate agency in a high-stakes dispute against a former business partner. The case, which culminated in a six-day trial…

At first glance, it was straightforward: sell the two sites and the associated assets. But once negotiations began, a central question emerged — and it changed the entire structure of the deal…

Without the finding of a relevant liability by the court, a judge has no jurisdiction to make a BLO. Until recently, there had been no judicial guidance as to what constitutes a building safety risk for the purposes of establishing a relevant liability…

Find out in this article what a Building Liability Order (“BLO”) is and how it is ground-breaking in creating accountability for defective construction works since the Grenfell Tower tragedy…

For businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, compliance with TUPE is essential. Compliance also promotes trust and stability within the workforce, maintaining efficiency, and managing the risk of legal disputes.

381 Southwark Park Road RTM Company Ltd and others v Click St Andrews Ltd and another [2024] EWHC 3179 (TCC): Adam Benedict successful in obtaining the first Building Liability Order and Information Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022

Adam Benedict was recently contacted by the BBC who have published an article today concerning the use of spray foam insulation in residential properties. 

The UK Autumn Budget 2024 introduces several impactful measures impacting UK companies across various sectors, aiming to support growth, manage inflation, and foster long-term stability…

The design of a product plays a crucial role in its market success, from the way it looks and feels to the impression it leaves on consumers. Design rights are a form of...

As of tomorrow, the long-awaited Employment Rights (Amendment) Bill 2024 will come into force. This legislation represents a significant shift in employment law, offering stronger protections for employees while setting new obligations for employers. Here at Adam Benedict...

In the modern business world, the landscape is dynamic and competitive meaning that companies continually seek growth opportunities and the opportunity to gain a strategic edge. A powerful method to achieve continuous demands is through Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

Intellectual Property (IP) is the area of law that provides the safeguarding measures in protecting your creative work, aiming to ensure that they are shielded from unauthorised use. This post will explore and explain the various avenues in which IP Law can offer protection.

A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding agreement established among co-owners of a property or individuals with vested financial interests in the property.

If a party to a claim has been unable to attend a trial due to illness, the court may strike out the claim or defence and/or counterclaim, as the case may be.