Nuptial Agreements
No one marries with the thought of separating, and the perception of signing a nuptial agreement can seem to be unromantic. Nevertheless, there is an increasing preference for couples to enter into a nuptial agreement, either before or after the marriage has taken place, as couples recognise that marriage is both a personal and a […]
The Renters Rights Act 2025 and The Impact on Landlords
Following attempts by successive governments to reform the private residential rental market in England, the Renters’ Right Act 2025 (“the Act”) will soon come into effect. Landlords should pay close attention to any announcements made by the government about when the Act will commence and when exactly the changes will come into effect. Prior to […]
AI-Assisted Judgment
This month, it has been revealed that a judge has used Artificial Intelligence technology to assist him in reaching a judgment in a case. Judge Christopher McNall, while presiding over the case VP Evans (as executrix of HB Evans deceased) and others v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 1112 (TC) in the tax chamber of the First-Tier […]
Winding Up Petition
Debt from customers, particularly other business customers, can rack up pretty quickly, and leave your business in a pretty desperate position. This position can easily become far worse if the customer cannot or will not pay any of these funds back. This can leave you and your business in a horrible situation, where you can […]
50 Years of the Mareva Freezing Injunction
In 1975, shipowners, Mareva Compania Naviera SA, brought a claim against charterers of their ship, International Bulkcarriers SA, for unpaid hire and damages for repudiation of a charterparty. Given the complexity of the matter, this claim took a while to pass through the process of the Courts, and concerns were raised by the claimants as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top Tips for your B2B Ts and Cs
Commercial Litigation Blog When acting for suppliers of goods and services in disputes with business customers, there are some clauses we like to see in the terms and conditions which can really boost your chances of getting a positive outcome. Here are the top picks as recommended by Martin Kaye Solicitors: A requirement for […]
Forfeiting a Commercial Lease for Rent Arrears
Commercial Litigation Blog From time-to-time, the Commercial Litigation team at Martin Kaye Solicitors are asked by landlords or their agents whether they can forfeit a commercial lease for rent arrears. The law in this area is very technical and it is easy to go wrong. Here are some key points: First of all, have a […]