The term ‘commercial fraud’ is a broad description covering many different activities - Paul Gordon looks at the advantages of seeking redress through civil and contract law. 

While businesses must always pursue their own interests during commercial negotiations, there are various legal principles that operate to limit abuse of a strong position. 

Are directors entitled to claim ‘joint privilege’ if the company’s lawyers give advice that affects them personally as well as the business itself?  A recent case has helped clarify a previously obscure area of the law of privilege. 

A proposal to make cross-border debt collection much easier was adopted by the European Commission in July 2011. Amy Gates reports on the UK’s decision not to opt in to the regulation.

Landlords and management companies will be interested in a recent decision that makes it possible for a landlord to recover legal costs as part of the service charge paid by his tenants, even though there may not be an express provision within the lease.