The judgement of Hodge Malek KC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge, in Marko Ventures Ltd v London Antiaging Clinic Ltd [2025] EWHC 340 (Ch) deals with a contested application for an administration order under para 12(1)(c) Sch B1
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More about Corporate fraud prevention obligations explored under the economic crime and corporate transparency act 2023On 26 February 2025, Deputy Master Scher handed down judgment in the case Suman Bhatia v Christopher Purkiss, as liquidator of JD Group Limited [2025] EWHC 359 (Ch). Wedlake Bell LLP (partner Edward Saunders), and Nora Wannagat (Tanfield Chambers) acted
More about Enforcement of charging order – Liquidator resists high court claim for rectificationAs we draw closer to the end of the fiscal year, many employers shall be reflecting on the UK Government announcement that the rate of employer NICs is set to rise by 1.2% to 15% from 6 April 2025. Employers
More about Salary sacrifice pension arrangementsCity law firm Wedlake Bell has welcomed Partner Simon Blackburn, an agriculture and landed estates specialist. Simon’s arrival takes the partner number in the firm’s Private Client practice to 25, with his experience adding breadth to the firm’s already well-developed
More about City firm Wedlake Bell welcomes Private Client Partner bolstering team’s agriculture and estates expertise.The speed read The third Annual Report and the first judicial review case on the UK’s National Security and Investment Act provides us with valuable insights into the processes of the ISU in its administration of the regime. Here are
More about Government scrutiny of inward investment three years on: NSIA third annual report and judicial review on final ordersID Verification and Authorised Corporate Service Provider registration The UK Government continues its mission to tackle economic crime with the introduction of compulsory identity verification (“ID-V“) requirements for directors and people with significant control of companies incorporated in any part
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