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Company directors and other company officers have a range of duties and obligations should their company become insolvent, regardless of whether it continues to trade or trading has stopped. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in the company liquidator or administrator i.e. the Insolvency Practitioner bringing civil claims against company directors. As explained […]
18/09/26
In previous articles, we have referred to the enforcement powers provided by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), which enable authorised enforcement agencies such as the police, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), to obtain Account Freezing Orders. These Orders authorise the freezing of assets, such as cash and […]
16/09/26
KANGS recently assisted a client in securing the withdrawal of allegations of ‘non-fatal strangulation’ made against him. Following his arrest, he was taken into police custody before being released on conditional bail, subject to a number of bail conditions. Recognising the seriousness of the allegations and the potential custodial sentence of up to five years’ […]
14/09/26
Drug offences cover a wide range of criminal activity and can vary considerably in severity. At the less serious end of the spectrum, allegations may involve the possession of a controlled drug or substance for personal use. More serious cases often concern large-scale operations involving the production, distribution or supply of substantial quantities of illegal […]
11/09/26
‘Hacking’ is the act of identifying and exploiting weaknesses in a computer, smartphone, tablet or network system to gain unauthorised access to personal or organisational data. While some individuals engage in hacking lawfully to help protect confidential information and strengthen security, the term is generally associated with cybercrime and computer misuse, which amounts to a […]
09/09/26
When the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) seek to conclude a criminal investigation without proceeding to a formal court prosecution, they may opt for an ‘out of court disposal.’ This involves choosing from a range of options, such as a simple caution, a conditional caution, community resolution, a fixed penalty notice, or a penalty […]
07/09/26
The number of offences committed via social media platforms such as malicious communications, cyberflashing and numerous others have increased, and media outlets are regularly highlighting high-profile incidents involving individuals who have published or shared harmful content. As the use of platforms such as Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X and Instagram continues to grow, it seems […]
04/09/26
