United Kingdom: Insolvency/Bankruptcy

Before serving notice, businesses must establish a valid right to terminate, comply with the contractual notice procedure, and consider whether insolvency, statutory restrictions or common law principles affect...

A UK court case reveals how a junior lawyer at a prestigious international law firm relied entirely on AI for legal research, resulting in hallucinated case citations and fabricated statutory provisions being submitted to the court. The incident prompted judicial scrutiny and raises critical questions about the proper role of artificial intelligence in legal practice and the enduring importance of traditional research skills.

The English High Court's decision in Re Esken Ltd confirms that Guernsey-incorporated companies with their centre of main interests in England can seamlessly transition from administration...

The UK Companies House and Insolvency Service announced that it had shut down three connected companies providing unregulated company secretary and registration services to more...

The chemicals sector is experiencing unprecedented turbulence as long-standing structural weaknesses meet acute market volatility. Senior legal experts from A&O Shearman examine how corporates and creditors are adapting their strategies, what trends are reshaping the industry, and where investors and restructuring professionals should focus their attention when navigating this challenging landscape.

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Frith has made final an interim charging order in respect of the joint matrimonial home of Mr Crabb, a judgment debtor following a successful fraudulent trading claim and his wife.

The High Court in Reid-Roberts & Anor v Mei-Lin & Anor [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) recently examined whether WhatsApp messages and emails effected an immediate disposition of a beneficial interest in land...

English football has entered a new era. In July 2025, after a long journey set in motion by the attempted breakaway European Super League and the Fan-Led Review led by Tracey Crouch MP...

In autumn of 2025, the English High Court decided that liquidators have unlimited personal exposure: they cannot contractually limit or exclude their personal liability for breach of duty.