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    • Jul 16, 2026

    English v Secretary of State for Business and Trade

     There are three “excepted cases” to the generality of the restriction on the use of a prohibited name: the first is where notice is given to creditors of the liquidating company of proposed use of the same or similar name

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    • Jul 9, 2026

    Quarterly in Advance: Commercial Real Estate – what is on the horizon?

    Contractual controls register – be ready to disclose Part 11 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 sets out the framework for a new regime designed to improve transparency regarding land ownership and control of land. The underlying regulations have

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    • Jul 8, 2026

    The deepfake challenge: protecting creativity, identity and reputation

    AI is accelerating the creation of synthetic media, including deepfakes, which replicate voices, images and performances with increasing realism. This creates commercial and legal risks for creators and the businesses which work with them. The English legal framework does not

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    • Jul 3, 2026

    Cross Transport Ltd (in administration)

    On 23 March 2023 Cross Transport Ltd went into a moratorium under s A3 Insolvency Act 1986. It incurred protected moratorium debts totalling £643,437. On 5 June 2023 it went into administration following a notice of intention to appoint administrators

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    • Jun 22, 2026

    The Windrush generation: a legacy worth protecting

    Many of them travelled to Britain leaving not only their loved ones but cash assets and generational land passed down often informally without registered titles.  This has created major vulnerabilities and risk of loss for many that have been away

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    • Jun 16, 2026

    Putting children first: substance abuse in Family Court proceedings

    Whether linked to alcohol, prescription medication or illicit drugs, concerns about substance use frequently arise at moments of heightened stress — where separation, financial pressure and changes in living arrangements can exacerbate existing habits or bring underlying issues to the

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    • Jun 12, 2026

    Maher v Holmes

    Ms Maher and Mr Holmes entered into a loan agreement whereby Mr Holmes lent Ms Maher £200,000 for two years subject to interest of 20% per annum and secured against Ms Maher’s freehold property at 36 Coombe Park Road, Coventry.

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    • Jun 9, 2026

    NSIA Update: What investors/buyers need to know

    Notifications increase There was a significant increase in notifications, with 1,143 notifications submitted (up c.26%). A majority of these were mandatory notifications (c.83%), but there was also a notable rise in voluntary and retrospective notifications. This reflects a clear trend

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