An Unfair Prejudice Petition, contained within Sections 994 to 996 of the Companies Act 2006, is a legal mechanism available to a minority shareholder (the ‘Petitioner’) to challenge unfair treatment. It provides an opportunity for the Petitioner to seek a fair resolution through a statutory remedy which offers relief for ‘unfairly prejudicial’ conduct.
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Laura Mackain-Bremner
and
Paige Skudder
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University of the West of England (UWE) Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott
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The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession.
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The Court gives clear guidance on the use of “Makro” type business rates mitigation schemes designed to make use of empty premises rates relief periods.
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Who decides whether my child receives a COVID-19 vaccination?
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Sarah Wood-Heath explains who decides if a child is vaccinated, what ‘Gillick competency’ is, and what happens if those with parental responsibility disagree.
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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Private wealth
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
and
Sarah Arkless
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Focus on our Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources team
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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Our specialist cross-disciplinary team of solicitors deal with a wide range of projects where there is crossover with various other sectors in which our firm provides advice, including housebuilder, social housing, real estate, retail and leisure, agriculture, private client, banking and finance and public sector.
Written by
Laurence Lacey
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