Welcome to the 🎃Halloween Litigation Special 🎃 of the HB Legal Corner Magazine!

As we embrace the autumnal change, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the transformations and challenges in our legal landscape. This issue brings together an array of topics that touch on both the familiar and the novel, with a particular focus on navigating uncertainties in the business world.

Our team – Jonathan Mahony, Bhavini Kalaria, Sarju Kotecha and Niten Chauhan – explore issues that resonate strongly with many of our clients, including the phenomenon of ’Zombie Companies’, businesses that, despite their operational struggles, continue to exist in a state of limbo. This growing concern is a reflection of broader economic challenges and raises important questions about sustainability and innovation in our commercial ecosystem.

We also discuss building nightmares, when construction projects go wrong, and consider how disputes have shaped social and cultural norms. We are grateful to Ian Clarke KC, who spoke to us about his experience as a judge, and what this means for litigants.

In this special, Yedidya Zaiden FCCA, Partner at Raffingers Accountants discusses the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget and its impact on businesses, landlords and individuals.

We are also thankful to Alan Heyes, of Therapy Partners for offering his insight into how litigation stress can be better managed. With an article on the mental health impact of legal disputes and a case study involving unexpected claims, Alan provides both guidance and reassurance for those who find themselves in the thick of conflict.

We hope you enjoy this edition and as always, our team at Harold Benjamin is here to support you through the challenges ahead. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to discuss how we can help navigate the complexities of today’s legal landscape.

HB – The Legal Corner Magazine #Issue 9