United Kingdom: Shareholders

The Commercial Court has ruled that legal advice privilege extends beyond communications between clients and lawyers to include internal client communications and documents created for the purpose of seeking legal advice.

The decision in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6 overturns a controversial Court of Appeal judgment and restores what many had long assumed to be the settled legal position.

When can a UK parent company be held liable for the actions of its subsidiaries? This analysis explores the evolving legal landscape of parent company liability, from negligence claims arising from international operations to alternative routes through economic torts and director duties.

Many successful owner-managers and entrepreneurs initially planned their new businesses whilst working for or with organisations in the same industry or sector.

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.

Investor activism continues to evolve for UK public companies, with shareholder "stock‑drop" claims gathering momentum. Even moderately small share price drops...

You have a killer business idea and have started building. But to reach the next level, you need capital. So, what are your options?

Welcome to 2026! Kicking off Mergerspresso, Lucy Robson, Chris Taylor and Marton Eorsi look at ways companies are reshaping their businesses... all in the time it takes to make your coffee.