Negotiation, Mediation or Court? Choosing the Right Route to Resolve Shareholder Disputes

• Posted2026-06-19 00:00
• AuthorTom Esler

The route chosen to resolve a shareholder dispute often determines cost, timing, confidentiality and outcome. The best route is rarely “default litigation” or “avoid lawyers entirely”.

Generate energy and income in 2026

• Posted2026-06-18 09:13
• AuthorPhil Hutsby-Hunt

If you own an underused brownfield site which you do not know what to do with, why not consider turning your property into an energy generation and storage facility?

AI-written grievances add new pressure for employers

• Posted2026-06-17 17:14
• AuthorTim Lang

Small businesses are being warned not to be intimidated by increasingly polished employee grievances, as artificial intelligence makes it easier for staff to produce formal-looking workplace complaints with references to legal concepts.

Falls from Height in Building and Construction

• Posted2026-06-16 10:55
• AuthorDavid Lydon

The construction industry is the most dangerous industry in the UK, so it is little surprise that it is among the most regulated as far as health and safety is concerned.  But serious accidents involving falls from heights, such as scaffolding and roofs, are happening far too often.

Law firm mfg Solicitors has continued to strengthen its position as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, corporates, and private equity-backed companies across the West Midlands. Following sustained growth and a rise in new client wins, the...

Landlords are being urged to act quickly if they wish to rely on Section 21 eviction notices served before major reforms to the private rented sector came into force. The Renters’ Rights Act, introduced on 1 May, represents the most significant...

Director Exclusion and Shareholder Remedies in Owner Managed Companies

• Posted2026-06-12 00:00
• AuthorTom Esler

In owner‑managed companies, shareholders commonly hold multiple roles: investor, director, employee and (often) relationship partner. Exclusion from management therefore has consequences beyond governance.

Upward Only Rent Review Ban: are you prepared?

• Posted2026-06-11 09:18
• AuthorPhil Hutsby-Hunt

Legislation banning upward only rent review clauses has become law, but no implementation date has yet been announced. However, commercial landlords should be considering how the impending ban will affect new leases, as well as the potential impact on existing lease agreements.