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14 May 2020
Issue: 7886 / Categories: Case law , In Court , Law digest
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Law digests: 15 May 2020

Company

Robinson v H G Robinson & Sons Ltd and others [2020] EWHC 1 (Ch), [2020] All ER (D) 40 (May)

The petitioner’s petition for winding up of the family company would be struck out. The Chancery Division held that the petitioner had acted unreasonably in seeking to wind up the company instead of pursuing: (i) the offer from the respondent family members to buy his shares at a fair value; and/or (ii) a claim under s 994 of the Companies Act 2006. Having found that a winding up order would not be made, it was appropriate for the court to exercise its discretion to strike out the petition.


Customs & excise

Logfret (UK) Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2020] EWCA Civ 569, [2020] All ER (D) 35 (May)

The Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) had been correct to find that the appellant taxpayer, which was the guarantor for duty in respect of goods which were moved under

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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