When a couple divorce, the court’s job is to find a fair distribution of their wealth. Sometimes, however, most of that wealth is tied up in illiquid assets. So, can one spouse be left carrying most of the risk associated
More about Wells sharing revisited: What Culligan v Rosemin-Culligan Means for private company shares and illiquid assets on divorceMuch of the commentary on the July 2026 decision in the Court of Appeal of Anthony David Culligan v Diane Liza Rosemin-Culligan has focused on Wells sharing and the treatment of illiquid assets. But there is another aspect of the
More about Can excluding your spouse from financial decisions affect a divorce settlement?From 1 October 2026, changes to the UK’s right to work regime now mean that businesses will need to look more closely at contractors, subcontractors and individuals providing services through online platforms, rather than focusing solely on their employees. The
More about Right to work checks are changing: what employers need to knowThe facts of the case are complex; a brief summary must suffice. Prax Lindsey was a member of a group of companies which dealt in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels. It operated a refinery in North Lincolnshire. At the
More about Glencore Energy UK Ltd v Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery LtdIf any of the matters raised in this summary could affect your investment, occupation or development strategy, please speak to your usual contact in the team. In this edition, we have indicated a red, amber and green rating to indicate
More about Quarterly in Advance: Commercial Real Estate – What is on the Horizon?The latter issue gave rise to an interesting, if arid, argument about the scope of the use of s 212 Insolvency Act 1986 and the procedural consequences, which, although important, made little or no difference to the overall result in
More about Hinton v Stobinski1. Ongoing demand for high-quality assets Buyers remain highly selective in the current market. Although capital is still available from private equity and strategic acquirers, it is increasingly focused on businesses with recurring revenues, clear growth prospects and strong governance.
More about Mid-Market M&A TrendsIn recent years, we have seen extreme weather events becoming more frequent, longer lasting and more intense. While warm spells in the UK have lengthened materially in recent decades, the 2026 El Niño event is set to be an unprecedented
More about Here comes the sun and I say “it’s not alright”Key changes Time limits: The time limit for bringing a claim in the employment tribunal will be extended from 3 months to 6. Although this is subject to commencement legislation (and more details are needed), it is likely this will
More about Employment Rights Act 2025: key changes for employers this OctoberUnder the draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026, residential landlords in England will be required to register their rental properties through a new online service called ‘Register your rental property’. For many landlords, this will represent one of the
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