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Dispute resolution
Insolvency streamlined
Jul 8, 2010

The insolvency amending rules came into force in April this year, modernising insolvency practices and procedures. Amy Gates reports on some of the more notable changes.
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Commercial property
The balancing act and rent claims in administrations
Jul 8, 2010

Two recent cases throw light on what landlords might expect if a tenant company goes into administration, reports partner Nick Cox.
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Dispute resolution
Know your limitations
Jul 8, 2010

Williams v Lishman is the latest in a line of cases where the courts have looked at the date investors suffered loss. The claim involved negligent advice in relation to the transfer of pension funds. The claimant’s hopes were crushed when the appeal court ruled that the claim was time-barred.

Partner Paul Gordon gives a short run-down on the limitation periods that apply.
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Company/ commercial
Reduction of share capital: a new procedure
Jul 8, 2010

Robb Ridd reports on a new procedure, introduced by the Companies Act 2006, to simplify reductions of share capital .
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Commercial property
Health warning (for occupiers of land adjoining a development site)
Jul 8, 2010

A recent High Court decision has confirmed that owners or occupiers of land adjoining a development site cannot enforce the provisions of a section 106 agreement between a local authority and a developer, even if the developer’s planning obligations will affect their adjacent land.  Partner Susie Wynne reports.
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