Intellectual Property Disputes, Trading Standards
It is undeniable that Intellectual Property is an important asset for creators and companies alike. Strong brand protection and enforcement is important, because without it, the creative industry, research and development and entrepreneurism are likely to stagnate. Whilst less common today, for many years it was not uncommon to see ‘copied’ or arguably counterfeit products […]
25/09/25
Director Disqualification, Insolvency, Regulatory
Director disqualification, as set out in the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (‘the Act’), serves to protect the public interest by preventing further misconduct on the part of an offending director. It does so by imposing a period during which the individual is disqualified from holding any office within a corporate body. Whilst the vast […]
22/09/25
FCA Investigations, Financial Investigations, Serious Fraud
In the recent case of R v Hayes; R v Palombo [2025] UKSC 29, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions of bankers Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, finding both unsafe as the result of serious flaws in their respective trials. Both bankers had previously been convicted and imprisoned, in separate proceedings, for conspiracy to defraud […]
18/09/25
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
An indecent image is one showing a child or children, with or without an adult, under the age of 18, which may include a nude or partially clothed child or children, and which may portray one or more posing in a sexual manner. There are three categories of indecent images which are covered by the […]
16/09/25
Financial Investigations, Insolvency, Tax & HMRC
A company director loan refers either to money lent to the company, for example, to support its cashflow during a difficult period, or money taken from the company by one or more directors by way of loan. This article focuses on money taken from the company by way of loan, which is perfectly legal provided […]
10/09/25
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC, Tax avoidance
We often discuss the activities of umbrella companies in our articles. Noting that whilst many provide legitimate and professional services, there are others established solely for the purpose of tax evasion and general financial fraud, often causing considerable hardship to unsuspecting workers whom they employ. In a previous article entitled ‘Umbrella Companies | Government Proposals […]
08/09/25
