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How to Challenge a Preferential Payment to a Creditor

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How to Challenge a Preferential Payment to a Creditor When a company enters insolvency, the transactions it carried out before liquidation or administration may be reviewed by an insolvency practitioner. This is because certain payments made before insolvency can unfairly place one creditor in a better position than others. A preferential payment occurs where a company pays a creditor, guarantor or another party in a way that improves their position compared with other creditors if the company later

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Binding

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Binding? A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, allows couples to set out their intentions about how finances should be dealt with if their marriage later breaks down. Prenups are becoming increasingly common in England and Wales, particularly among couples who want greater certainty about their financial future. They can

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Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex-Partner

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Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex-Partner: Protecting Your Child and Managing Conflict Co-parenting after separation can be challenging, particularly when communication between parents has broken down or one parent displays controlling, manipulative or highly conflict-driven behaviour. The term “narcissist” is often used in everyday conversation to describe someone who appears self-centred, unwilling to compromise or focused

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Private Children Hearings in the Family Court: What Parents Need to Know

Family Law /

Private Children Hearings in the Family Court: What Parents Need to Know When parents separate and cannot agree on arrangements for their children, the Family Court may be asked to make decisions about what is in the child’s best interests. These cases are known as private children proceedings because they usually involve disputes between individuals,

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What Is a Costs Budget in Litigation

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What Is a Costs Budget in Litigation? When bringing or defending a claim through the courts, it is important to understand not only the legal issues involved but also the potential costs of pursuing the case. In many civil litigation matters, particularly more complex claims, the court requires parties to prepare a costs budget setting out the estimated legal costs they expect to incur during the proceedings. A costs budget helps the court manage litigation costs and ensures that the parties

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Are Overseas Divorces Recognised in England and Wales?

Divorce /

Are Overseas Divorces Recognised in England and Wales? As international relationships become increasingly common, it is not unusual for couples to have connections with more than one country during their marriage. Some people may marry abroad, live overseas for a period of time, or obtain a divorce in another jurisdiction before returning to England and

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How Is AI Used in Litigation?

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How Is AI Used in Litigation? Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important tool in modern litigation, helping lawyers manage large volumes of information, analyse documents and improve the efficiency of legal processes. As technology continues to develop, AI is expected to have a growing role in areas such as document review, legal research,

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How Are Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Treated in UK Courts?

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How Are Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Treated in UK Courts? As cryptocurrencies and digital assets become increasingly common in commercial transactions, investments and personal wealth management, courts in England and Wales have had to address how these assets should be treated under existing legal principles. Digital assets such as cryptocurrency create unique legal challenges because they do not fit easily within traditional concepts of physical property. However, courts have increasingly recognised that digital assets can have real value

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Arbitration vs Litigation: What Is the Difference?

Civil Litigation /

Arbitration vs Litigation: What Is the Difference? When a dispute arises, deciding how best to resolve the matter can be an important decision. While some disputes can be resolved through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, others may require a more formal process. Two common methods of resolving disputes are arbitration and litigation. Both processes allow parties to present their case and seek a resolution, but they operate in different ways and have their own advantages and disadvantages.  Understanding

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