This article explains the key legal risks UK companies face in international agreements and outlines practical steps, under English law, to structure cross-border contracts properly and protect commercial interests.

A professionally drafted shareholder agreement protects control, regulates share transfers and prevents costly disputes. For companies in London and the UK, it provides clarity, minority protection and long-term commercial stability.

A winding-up petition is a formal court application seeking the compulsory liquidation of a company. It often follows the non-payment of a statutory demand and engages a defined insolvency process under the Insolvency Act 1986. This article explains how the process works, from statutory demand to petition and court hearing, and outlines the procedural options available to companies at each stage.

The Court of Appeal has considered the termination of a Covid-era supply contract for face masks, examining how wrongful termination, affirmation and ongoing performance obligations interact in high-pressure commercial arrangements. The decision offers important guidance on termination rights, delivery obligations and the risks of keeping a contract alive after an attempted repudiation, with clear lessons for businesses operating in manufacturing, logistics and supply chains.

When a contract is breached, the key question is rarely whether the law provides a remedy, it is which remedy actually works in practice. This article explains the main remedies available for breach of contract, including damages, termination, and court-ordered relief, and highlights the strategic considerations that often determine whether a claim delivers a meaningful commercial outcome.

Contracts don’t end just because a relationship breaks down. Terminating a contract without the right legal basis can create more risk than the original dispute. This guide explains when a contract can lawfully be brought to an end, how breach and repudiation fit into that analysis, and why getting the route to termination right matters.

Winding up proceedings are one of the most powerful tools available to creditors—but only when used strategically. This insight explains how statutory demands and winding up petitions work, when they are appropriate, and how a measured, commercially focused approach can help secure payment while avoiding unnecessary legal cost and risk.

Directors today operate under unprecedented scrutiny — from stricter Companies Act duties to evolving compliance demands and rapidly shifting commercial risks. Even experienced leaders can fall into avoidable mistakes that expose both the company and the board personally. This article explores the most common errors directors make, the real consequences they carry, and the practical steps every board should take to avoid them.