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The duty of disclosure in financial remedy proceedings (arising on divorce) is unequivocal, and for good reason. However, we often see (and experience first-hand) judgments reflecting the difficult position a compliant spouse and the court find themselves in when faced with a serial non-discloser. A recently published case highlighted once again these difficulties and shows the tools the court has in its arsenal to best manage such a situation. Ellie Webster in our Family team provides further detail. More here: https://lnkd.in/eqdr8Tg6 #Divorce #Disclosure #FamilyLaw

In finding that the time for appealing an arbitration award had expired, the Court has made clear that the Arbitration Act 1996 distinguishes between the date an award is made and the date the award is notified to the parties. In their article, Iain Sharp MCIArb and Reema Shour discuss the decision, which highlights the importance of identifying key dates and acting in good time to avoid time bar issues. For more: https://lnkd.in/e5sv9zaQ #InternationalArbitration #ArbitralAward #DisputeResolution

We won! We are thrilled to have picked up the Outstanding Team Award for Dispute Resolution & Litigation at last night's Liverpool Law Society annual black tie dinner. Many congratulations to all of the winners and finalists, and thank you to Liverpool Law Society for a fantastic evening. #DisputeResolution #Litigation #LawFirm #HillDickinson

Our Corporate team has recently advised the shareholders OPERATION EUROPE, a group tours operator, on the sale of the company to VOSAIO Travel Group. Partner Jon Gillow led on deal supported by associate James McCarthy. Operation Europe has been delivering special interest tours to an international B2B customer base for 40 years. Its acquisition by Vosaio forms part of the latter’s growth plans, which include acquiring complementary specialist brands. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZ-hQ5m8 #Corporate #Travel #GroupTours

We're pleased to have recently advised investment vehicle Innovisk Capital Partners on the sale of the business to Chicago-headquartered Ryan Specialty, a leading international provider of specialist insurance services. Corporate partner Shantanu Sinha, of our Private Equity team, led on the provision of legal advice to Innovisk, supported by partners Luke Green (Employment) and David Klass (Tax), with senior associate Emily Rawlins, associates Danielle Higgins, Sanne Gerdsen and paralegal Rayona Basu (all Corporate). Shantanu commented on the deal: "The joining together of these two complementary and highly ambitious businesses is set to create a very compelling opportunity for future growth. We wish the management team every success for the future.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eV5ggPrw #PrivateEquity #Investment #Insurance

The next guest of our 3:00 AM Conversations podcast, launching on Wednesday 20 November, is Lisa Morton, the CEO and founder of Roland Dransfield, an award-winning communications agency in Manchester.   Lisa set up the business 28 years ago, shortly after an IRA bomb ripped through the city centre. She was heavily involved in rebuilding the city and that experience also had a hand in the name of her own podcast, 'We Built This City'.     Peter Jackson and his co-host Construction partner Anjon Mallik, who was a student in Manchester at that time, hear how Lisa made her way as a young female entrepreneur in the 1990’s.   This is an inspiring episode, covering the pressures of running a business with a young family, perfectionism and learning to say no. A must listen, please follow us to catch next week's launch: https://lnkd.in/ecp9VYnu   #Entrepreneur #Business #Leadership

We're delighted to have advised Olympic athletes Rebecca Adlington and Steve Parry on the successful management buyout (MBO) of Swim!, the swimming lessons business they first founded in 2012. Corporate partner Matt Noon led on the provision of legal advice to longtime clients, Adlington and Parry, assisted by senior associate Elizabeth Jones and apprentice solicitor Nick O'Shaughnessy. The MBO will see Adlington, Parry, and incoming managing director Amelia Worrall, step away from JD Gyms Group who acquired a majority stake in Swim! in May 2022, and form a new owner-managed team with full control of the business. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eg-4q-xh #Swimming #MBO #Corporate

The Court has considered whether the insurer of an insolvent assured was liable in respect of the same damage as that for which its assured was liable, for the purpose of enabling the insurer to recover a contribution from a third party In their article, Alexander Freeman and Reema Shour discuss the Court’s decision, which deals with an issue on which there appears to be no previous authority. More here: https://lnkd.in/erm-c8Ei #Insurance #Indemnity #Damage

In our upcoming virtual employment law seminar on Tuesday 19 November, partner Caroline Prosser will be taking a detailed look at some of the key aspects of the government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill, including: • Unfair dismissal: new day-one right not to be unfairly dismissed and the ‘statutory probationary period’  • Discrimination law: extension of the new sexual harassment duty and the reintroduction of legal protection against third-party harassment • Flexible working: new rules to make this the default from day one (except where it is not reasonably feasible) • Collective redundancy: new broader rules will capture more dismissals and increase its application Caroline will provide you with practical guidance and advice on what these developments will mean for your business and what you need to do now to be ready for these changes. This session is aimed at HR professionals, in-house lawyers and those with responsibility for people management within their organisation. Please register your interest at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ewDepjYQ #EmploymentLaw #HR #HumanResources

We invite those in the independent school sector to join us, XMA, Forvis Mazars in the UK and CF Corporate for a free webinar following the introduction of VAT to private school fees. Ran across two dates, the sessions should allow you to discover how to not only mitigate the impact of VAT but also unlock new avenues for financial growth and stability. Partner Padma Tadi-Booth will be speaking on key employment law changes, including SSP modifications, harassment duties and flexible working changes. Sign up now via the links in the post below. #PrivateSchools #IndependentSchools #Employment