We have prepared some quick guides on various legal issues.
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Directors' Duties
The duties and liabilities of Directors are governed by a variety of sources. These include the general law and in particular, the Companies Act 1985 (“the CA 1985”) and the Insolvency Act 1986 (“the IA 1986”).

Civil Proceedings in England and Wales
The two main Courts dealing with civil claims in England and Wales are the High Court and the County Court. On the whole, the High Court deals with major disputes while the County Court deals with more minor matters.

Intestacy
Dying without a will means you are “intestate” and the situation is called an “intestacy”. To avoid complete limbo, the law imposes rules on the division of your property, which are rigid, impersonal and inflexible.

TUPE
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 ("TUPE" for short) apply where there is a transfer of an undertaking from one person to another. The purpose of TUPE is to provide special protection for employees when the business in which they work is transferred to a new employer.

TUPE 2006
On 6 April 2006 the new Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE 2006) came into force. These have brought changes for not only employers but also for outsourcers and service providers.

Mediation (Disputes)
Mediation is a voluntary method of resolving disputes. It is less formal than litigation (court proceedings) or arbitration.