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We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
Ordinary people mistreated or wronged by big, powerful companies will have a better chance of bringing them to court to access justice, thanks to plans unveiled today (4 March 2024).
How UK and global legal professionals and businesses can grow, partner and collaborate through the GREAT Legal Services campaign.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
The Business List contains three separate sub-lists: business financial services regulatory and pensions business. Business We deal with a wide range business disputes, often with an international dimension. Frequently these concern a business structure (company, LLP, LP, partnership etc) including:...
Find out what makes a person an enabler of tax avoidance, and what to do about legally privileged communications.
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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