Protecting Minority Shareholders – Unfair Prejudice Claims
As a general rule, when a shareholder holds fewer than 50% of the shares in a company, they are considered to be a minority shareholder. Unfortunately, being in this position has historically shown people to be vulnerable to unfair treatment by majority shareholders. The introduction of s.994 of the Companies Act 2006 aimed to tackle […]
Making a Personal Injury Claims with Martin Kaye Solicitors
Most people who contact us are apprehensive about making a personal injury claim. Our Personal Injury members take the time to really get to know our clients, to re-assure and put them at ease. We explain to our clients the process of making a claim and do our very best to make the process […]
How to Fix a Problem – Office Properties PL Ltd (in liquidation) v Adcamp LLP
When bringing a legal case, there is no doubt that the details included are of vital importance – however, it should also be noted that, a lot of time, any mistakes made are fixable. Facts The facts in this case from earlier this year are that, one party was trying to bring claims of professional […]
Limitation Dates for Personal Injury Accident Claims
LIMITATION DATES FOR PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT CLAIMS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES One of the most common questions we are asking in the Personal Injury department at Martin Kaye, is how long do I have to make a claim? The limitation dates which are applicable to personal injury claims in England and Wales, are governed by […]
Accidents at Work
ACCIDENTS AT WORK There are many rules and regulations that are imposed upon employers to ensure that the safety of their employees and if these are not complied with and you are injured as a result, you may be due some compensation. Some of the legal duties of employers include providing :- Personal Protective Equipment […]
Employment / Alpha HR
Work and the Euros The Men’s UEFA Euro 2024 officially began on 14 June and will continue up until 14 July 2024. Major sporting competitions such as this often present a variety of challenges for employers when it comes to managing staff, especially as many of the matches will fall during the working day. Key […]
Children – what happens when parents’ separate?
Family Blog In the Family department at Martin Kaye solicitors, our day-to-day work involves dealing with a diverse range of family related problems. The breakdown of relationships can throw up a number of issues, including the practical arrangements for the children after their parents separate. The Courts view is that a child has the right […]
Double Celebrations for the Herons
Latest News There was a dual celebration in the Heron household over the weekend as both husband George and wife Sam, were formally admitted as Chartered Legal Executives at a ceremony in London. George, who is the Alpha Professional Manager at Martin Kaye Solicitors, was admitted as a Fellow of CILEX in the same year […]
Getting Injured in a Public Place
Personal Injury Blog Trips, slips and falls can happen anytime and anywhere. If you are injured through no fault of your own, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. There are a number of different scenarios, for example, accidents that take place in public places such as supermarkets, restaurants, shops, bars, […]
What am I Entitled to in a Divorce Settlement?
Family Blog One of the most frequently asked questions and a question that is asked early in the divorce process, is ‘what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?’ There is, however, no straightforward answer to this question, as each case is different due to the circumstances of every couple. The court follows the […]