Secretary of State for Trade and Industry v Vohora [2007] EWHC 2656 (Ch), [2007] All ER (D) 256 (Nov)
For the purposes of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, s 7(2) where the secretary of state applies for a disqualification order, “an application for the making of an order” has the same meaning as “the bringing of proceedings”. Accordingly, the claim is “brought” on the day that the letter of request and draft claim form are received and stamped by the court office.
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
