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.
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
and
Paige Skudder
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
News
Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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Focus on financial services litigation at Clarke Willmott
Financial services litigation
Insights
Clarke Willmott’s specialist financial services litigation team act for individuals and SMEs, across the country, on a range of disputes in the financial services sector.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?
Medical negligence
Insights
Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Bonus or backfire: Professional sport employment contracts & bonus awards
Employment
Insights
Bonus schemes are an important part of the employment relationship. In professional sport, contractual bonus schemes often trigger significant bonus distributions.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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