https://s1-uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/WLN-PLCUK-SC_2604.1.2004/productViews/plcuk/Legal updateshttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.comRestructuring & Insolvencyhttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I2d65104842ef11f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I2d65104842ef11f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTThomson Reuters will have its first of two mental health days this year on Friday 8 May 2026. 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This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I542b14a0440111f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id23ed1ef3fec11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id23ed1ef3fec11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Ellard and others v Alliance Transport Technologies Ltd [2025] EAT 169, the EAT upheld claims for protective awards brought by three employees who had been dismissed when administrators were appointed by their employer.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id23ed1ef3fec11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia10bfc1a417d11f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia10bfc1a417d11f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in May 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia10bfc1a417d11f1bf8d82e776af4c9e/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I5e87b83d3b0611f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I5e87b83d3b0611f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published an article on how to develop yourself and your team for in-house success and recognition.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I5e87b83d3b0611f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de2a0375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de2a0375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published Practice note, Part 26A restructuring plans: overview.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de2a0375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de29e375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de29e375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 14 April 2026, the Chancellor of the High Court issued an updated Rolls Building Practice Note regarding the submission of costs information for summary assessments. The Practice Note supersedes the previous practice note published on 13 March 2026 and comes into force on 14 April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I626de29e375d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0a27766342211f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0a27766342211f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published these Ask queries this week.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia0a27766342211f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I102af5a02dac11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I102af5a02dac11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 31 March 2026, the Judiciary published an announcement outlining court operating hours and arrangements over the Easter period.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I102af5a02dac11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTPractical Law provides free training on how to use Practical Law more effectively. This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ide25b7d9283411f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ide25b7d9283411f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Greensill [2026] EWHC 639 (Ch), the High Court dismissed an application for strike out in director disqualification proceedings, rejecting the argument that a causal link was required between the proposed misconduct of the director and the insolvency of the company for a disqualification under section 6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ide25b7d9283411f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I51afcced284711f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I51afcced284711f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 25 March 2026, the Insolvency Service published a consultation on proposed reforms to the corporate civil enforcement regime including in relation to director 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UK.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I44d1842e27cf11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8144805223a211f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8144805223a211f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have a new practice note that provides a guide to the key considerations for administrators when trading a company in administration.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8144805223a211f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1b26a5e6238711f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1b26a5e6238711f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published Does the liquidator's reporting period change on conversion from MVL to CVL?https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1b26a5e6238711f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I30974a671ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I30974a671ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 13 March 2026, the Chancellor of the High Court issued a Rolls Building Practice Note regarding the submission of costs information for summary assessments from 14 April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I30974a671ee511f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I26aef39a1edd11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I26aef39a1edd11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Pilot Practice Note issued by Chief ICC Judge Briggs on listing and the criteria for the transfer of insolvency work between the High Court and the County Court in London, that came into force on 1 April 2025 as a pilot, has been extended by six months until 30 September 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I26aef39a1edd11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I250132ab1d3a11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I250132ab1d3a11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published a new Toolkit that curates Practical Law resources to support legal practitioners navigating challenges from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I250132ab1d3a11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ieee512c01dfc11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ieee512c01dfc11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published these Ask queries this 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them.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic8ae385712fe11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic16f8a26189511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic16f8a26189511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CSTWe have published these Ask queries this week.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic16f8a26189511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iebc8584317c011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iebc8584317c011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CSTThe DBT has published statutory guidance for companies and LLPs on the meaning of "significant influence or control" under the regime for people with significant control.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iebc8584317c011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib5eda4a1131f11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib5eda4a1131f11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CSTIn THG Plc v Zedra Trust Co (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6, the Supreme Court considered whether unfair prejudice petitions are subject to limitation periods in sections 8 or 9 of the Limitation Act 1980 and, allowing Zedra's appeal, held by a majority of four to one that they are not.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib5eda4a1131f11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0f376df7130511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0f376df7130511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTPractical Law provides free training on how to use Practical Law more effectively. This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0f376df7130511f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic8ae3c6d12fe11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic8ae3c6d12fe11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTIn DG Resources Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2025] EWHC 201 (Ch), the High Court held that the only appropriate way to serve a winding-up petition on a company at its default address was to deposit it in the designated drop-box at Companies House's offices.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic8ae3c6d12fe11f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I257b8ab2124d11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I257b8ab2124d11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTIn Wonop ApS v Simon Jagger & Ors (Re FAI Realisations 2024 Ltd) [2026] EWHC 362 (Ch) the High Court clarified that registration at Companies House of a notice under paragraph 84(1) of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 – stating that the company has no property permitting a distribution to creditors – will trigger the immediate termination of the office of administrator, ending the administration even if it has only recently been extended.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I257b8ab2124d11f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia77aa6d510c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia77aa6d510c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTWe have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in March 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia77aa6d510c111f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib439353c0d5a11f1b4bafd5f4135974b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib439353c0d5a11f1b4bafd5f4135974b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTWe have published Is it a requirement to register a Property Chamber, Land Registration First Tier-Tribunal order for costs in the County Court before issuing a statutory demand in advance of bankruptcy proceedings?https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ib439353c0d5a11f1b4bafd5f4135974b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0e1a3f80042b11f18086beb24ce176bb/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0e1a3f80042b11f18086beb24ce176bb/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CSTWe have published an article on the importance of horizon scanning for the legal department.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0e1a3f80042b11f18086beb24ce176bb/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29