Section 17 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (‘the Act’) makes provision for a disqualified director to seek permission from the Court to remain as a director of a company and remain involved in the management of a company despite such disqualification. Timothy Thompson of Kangs Solicitors outlines the position.    The Law | Company […]

Leeds Magistrates’ Court has imposed a substantial fine upon a Halifax based company (‘the company’) which pleaded guilty to breaches of Health & Safety Regulations which resulted in an employee suffering crush injury to his chest and arm.      Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors sets out the circumstances. The Circumstances | Kangs Solicitors Health and […]

Thousands of motorists are disqualified from driving in the UK each year for periods ranging from a few days to years depending upon the severity of the offence. Sukhdip Randhawa of Kangs Solicitors comments generally. Obligatory Disqualification | Kangs Motoring Offences Defence Team Such disqualification will be imposed by courts where the accused is found […]

Private prosecutions continue to attract much interest as evidenced by the issue of such proceedings by Westminster Magistrates’ Court against Member of Parliament, Boris Johnson, in respect of allegations of misconduct in a public office. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors comments. The Circumstances | Kangs Private Prosecutions Team The Usual Prosecution Authorities | Kangs Private […]

Leeds Magistrates’ Court has imposed a substantial fine upon a private landlord for Fire Safety Breaches. Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors sets out the circumstances. The Circumstances| Kangs Fire Safety Regulatory Solicitors Leeds City Council prosecuted the landlord for a number of Fire Safety Breaches where: The Relevant Law | Kangs Regulatory Law Solicitors The […]

The Environment Agency and HMRC has identified twenty-seven waste sites potentially operating illegally in the UK following visits to many sites in Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire. Fergus Harrington of Kangs Solicitors comments upon this activity. The Site Visits Enforcement officers unearthed numerous sites where: Anticipated Enforcement Action How Can We Help? The Regulatory team […]