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⚖️ High Court Reminder: Your WhatsApp Messages May Be Legally BindingThe recent High Court decisions in Reid-Roberts v M...
30/07/2026

⚖️ High Court Reminder: Your WhatsApp Messages May Be Legally Binding

The recent High Court decisions in Reid-Roberts v Mei-Lin and Jaevee Homes Ltd v Fincham remind businesses that whether a contract has been formed depends not on the communication platform, but on the parties' objective words and actions.

💬 Messages exchanged through WhatsApp, email, Teams or Slack may create a legally binding contract if the parties have agreed the key commercial terms.

However, where communications are clearly marked "Subject to Contract" or important terms are still being negotiated, a binding contract is less likely to arise.

👥 Who may be affected?

This development is particularly relevant to:

✅ Businesses of all sizes
✅ Property owners, developers and investors
✅ Construction, engineering and subcontracting businesses
✅ Import, export and trading companies
✅ Businesses that negotiate prices, confirm orders or discuss projects through WhatsApp, email, Teams or other messaging platforms

📌 What should businesses do?

✔️ Clearly state "Subject to Contract" when negotiations are ongoing and no binding agreement is intended

✔️ Ensure formal contracts and standard terms are provided and agreed before work begins

✔️ Make sure employees understand who has authority to negotiate or agree commercial terms

✔️ Avoid language that may suggest a final agreement has been reached if important terms are still under discussion

✔️ Keep proper records of important business communications

🤝 How can MSR Solicitors help?

MSR Solicitors can help businesses review their contract formation procedures, improve their commercial communication policies, and ensure that standard terms are properly incorporated into contracts.

We also provide practical legal advice on contract formation, the legal effect of electronic communications, and commercial disputes, helping businesses manage legal risks and protect their commercial interests.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more：https://www.msrs.co.uk/commercial-conversations/

Don't Turn Customer Retention into Customer Detention. The £28 Million Fine That Every Business Should Pay Attention To....
23/07/2026

Don't Turn Customer Retention into Customer Detention. The £28 Million Fine That Every Business Should Pay Attention To.

Keeping customers is a legitimate business goal, but making it difficult to cancel or switch providers creates regulatory risk. Ofcom recently fined Virgin Media £28 million—the largest consumer protection fine it has ever issued—after finding systemic flaws in its cancellation process, staff incentives and internal controls that made it unnecessarily difficult for customers to leave. The case highlights regulators’ growing focus on whether companies’ governance and incentives support fair customer treatment.

Who could be affected?
📱 Telecommunications providers
💻 Subscription-based businesses
🛍️ Retailers with membership programmes
⚡ Utilities and service providers
💳 Businesses offering long-term or auto-renewing contracts
🏢 Any organisation focused on customer retention

What should businesses do?
Businesses should regularly review their cancellation and contract termination procedures to ensure they are clear, transparent and easy for customers to follow. Companies should also assess their staff training, performance targets and incentive schemes, while strengthening internal oversight to ensure commercial objectives are aligned with consumer protection obligations and regulatory expectations.

How can we help?
At MSR Solicitors, we advise businesses on consumer protection, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. We can help review customer-facing processes, internal policies and governance frameworks, identify potential compliance risks, and provide practical legal advice to help your business achieve its commercial goals while meeting its legal obligations.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/customer-retention-regulatory-compliance/

Employment Tribunal Claims Continue to Rise – Is Your Business Prepared?The latest UK Employment Tribunal statistics for...
15/07/2026

Employment Tribunal Claims Continue to Rise – Is Your Business Prepared?

The latest UK Employment Tribunal statistics for Q1 2026 (January–March) show that 11,857 individual claims were lodged, with new claims continuing to exceed completed cases. As the Tribunal backlog grows, employers are facing longer waiting times, increased legal costs, and more complex employment disputes.

Key trends:
• Unfair dismissal remains the most common claim.
• Disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims continue to rise.
• Unlawful deduction from wages claims remain common.
• More cases involve multiple causes of action, increasing legal complexity.

Who is affected?
• UK employers and businesses.
• HR professionals and management teams.
• Organisations dealing with, or at risk of, Employment Tribunal claims.

What should employers do?
• Review employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies regularly.
• Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are legally compliant.
• Train managers on employment law and employee relations.
• Keep accurate employment records and address workplace issues early.

How MSR Solicitors can help
If you have any questions about with employment law compliance, workplace policies, dispute management, and Employment Tribunal representation (helping businesses minimise legal risks and protect their interests), please contact MSR Solicitors. Our team offers a free initial consultation and can advise you on the most appropriate legal options for your situation.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/employment-tribunal-claims-continue-to-rise/

Has Your Cryptocurrency Been Stolen? UK Court Strengthens Legal Protection for Cryptoassets. Here's What You Need to Kno...
07/07/2026

Has Your Cryptocurrency Been Stolen? UK Court Strengthens Legal Protection for Cryptoassets. Here's What You Need to Know

The English High Court has recently confirmed in Wilden v Person Unknown [2026] that it is prepared to use traditional legal remedies to help victims of crypto fraud. These include freezing orders, proprietary injunctions and disclosure orders. Although the courts are becoming more willing to protect digital assets, recovering stolen crypto across different countries remains a major challenge.

What's changed?
The Court confirmed that cryptoassets are recognised as property under English law. This means they may still be traced and protected, even after being transferred through multiple wallets, exchanges or mixed transactions.

The Court also confirmed that, where appropriate, overseas cryptocurrency exchanges may be required to disclose information to help identify fraudsters and trace stolen assets.

Who does this affect?
Cryptocurrency investors and holders
Businesses managing digital assets
Individuals and companies affected by crypto fraud or stolen digital assets
Why does it matter?
This decision shows that the English courts continue to strengthen legal protection for cryptoassets and are adapting traditional legal tools to deal with digital asset fraud.

However, obtaining a court order is only the first step. Whether stolen assets can actually be recovered often depends on acting quickly, gathering the right evidence, and cooperation from overseas exchanges.

What should you do?

If you have any questions about cryptoasset disputes, asset recovery or related legal issues, please contact MSR Solicitors. Our team offers a free initial consultation and can advise you on the most appropriate legal options for your situation.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more:https://www.msrs.co.uk/cryptoasset-fraud-freezing-orders-and-the-expanding-reach-of-the-english-courts/

Failed £1.3 Billion Claim and a Huge Legal Bill: A Warning for Businesses Challenging Procurement DecisionsWhen a Procur...
02/07/2026

Failed £1.3 Billion Claim and a Huge Legal Bill: A Warning for Businesses Challenging Procurement Decisions

When a Procurement Challenge Becomes an Expensive Gamble

Can an unsuccessful bidder challenge a tender award? Yes—but this recent UK High Court case shows how costly it can be. After losing a claim over the Fourth National Lottery Licence, the claimant was ordered to pay substantial legal costs, highlighting the risks of procurement challenges.

What Happened?

In 2022, the UK Gambling Commission awarded the Fourth National Lottery Licence to Allwyn. The unsuccessful bidder, TNLC, challenged the award, alleging errors in the evaluation process and the legality of changes made after the award. The Court found the procurement process was lawful, ruled there was no "manifest error," and dismissed all claims.

What Should Businesses Take Away?
Challenging Procurement Decisions Is Not Easy
Courts generally respect the judgment of contracting authorities in complex evaluation processes unless there is clear evidence of a serious error or breach of the rules.

Litigation Conduct Matters
The Court criticised the claimant for changing parts of its case during the proceedings. How a case is managed can influence the Court’s approach to costs.

The Cost of Losing Can Be High
The most important lesson may not be the failed £1.3 billion claim, but the fact that the claimant was also ordered to pay substantial legal costs. Businesses should carefully assess both the legal merits and the commercial risks before starting a procurement challenge.

How We Can Help
MSR Solicitors offers a free initial consultation to help businesses assess procurement disputes, tender challenges, and legal risks while providing practical advice to support informed commercial decisions.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/you-cant-always-win-the-lotto-procurement-challenges-indemnity-costs-and-the-risks-of-litigation/

We are aware of anonymous accounts spreading false and defamatory statements about MSR. We are taking appropriate action...
29/06/2026

We are aware of anonymous accounts spreading false and defamatory statements about MSR. We are taking appropriate action to protect our reputation and address this matter through the proper channels.

We understand that clients often come to us during some of the most important and challenging times in their lives, and we appreciate that legal matters can be highly emotional. Our commitment remains to provide every client with professional legal advice, support and effective case management.

At MSR Solicitors, we are committed to continually reviewing and improving our services. Where clients have genuine concerns, we encourage them to contact us directly so that we can fully understand the circumstances and work towards an appropriate resolution.

We also ask that discussions remain respectful. The sharing of colleagues’ photographs, personal contact details, or any content that could expose individual members of staff to harassment, intimidation or targeted abuse is unacceptable.

The wellbeing and safety of our team is extremely important to us. Where conduct towards our staff is unlawful or amounts to harassment, we reserve the right to report the matter to the relevant authorities and take appropriate legal action where necessary.

We respectfully ask that any concerns are raised through the appropriate channels so they can be considered fairly and addressed constructively.

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Completed the Deal but Received No Commission? A Key Lesson from the UK Supreme CourtYou found the buyer. The deal compl...
24/06/2026

Completed the Deal but Received No Commission? A Key Lesson from the UK Supreme Court

You found the buyer. The deal completed. Yet you receive no commission.

That was the outcome in Barton v Morris [2023] UKSC 3. An introducer agreed to receive a £1.2 million fee if a property sold for £6.5 million. He found the buyer and the sale completed — but for £6 million, not £6.5 million.

The agreement didn't say what would happen if the sale price fell below the target. The UK Supreme Court held that no fee was payable.

Key Takeaways

This case highlights the importance of clear drafting. Businesses should consider:

Whether a reduced fee should be payable if a deal completes below target value;
How remuneration should be calculated if the transaction structure changes; and
Whether partial payment should be available where services are provided but objectives are only partly achieved.
If these issues are not addressed in the contract, a court may not reach the outcome one party considers fair.

How We Can Help

Need advice on commission structures, introduction agreements, or commercial contracts? MSR Solicitors offers a free initial consultation.

Why Must Existing Shareholders Be Notified Before New Shares Are Issued?When a company raises funding, brings in new inv...
05/06/2026

Why Must Existing Shareholders Be Notified Before New Shares Are Issued?

When a company raises funding, brings in new investors or restructures ownership, it may need to issue new shares. Before doing so, it must comply with the Companies Act 2006 and any requirements contained in its articles of association or shareholders' agreement.

In many cases, existing shareholders have the right to be offered new shares before they are made available to outside investors. This helps protect their ownership and voting rights.

What Has Changed?

The Companies Act 2006 requires companies to follow specific procedures when issuing shares. Directors must ensure they have the authority to issue shares and consider whether any shareholder rights apply.

Who Does It Affect?

These rules are relevant to:

Company directors and officers
Business owners and founders
Existing shareholders
Investors and prospective investors
Companies raising funding or restructuring

They are particularly important when seeking investment, introducing new shareholders or preparing for a sale or acquisition.

Why Does It Matter?

Failure to follow the correct process can lead to disputes over ownership and voting rights. Problems often arise during investment transactions, due diligence or business sales, causing delays, additional costs and legal issues.

What Action Should Clients Consider?

Companies should review:

Their articles of association
Shareholders' agreements
Share records and statutory registers

Before issuing shares, directors should confirm they have the necessary authority and have addressed any shareholder rights. Early legal advice can help avoid disputes and ensure compliance.

Need Advice on a Share Issue or Company Restructuring?

MSR Solicitors offers a free initial consultation on share issues, fundraising and corporate governance matters.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/dilution-disapplication-and-dilution-again-a-practical-guide-to-share-allotments-and-pre-emption-rights/

Choosing the Right Company Structure: A Legal Decision That Shapes Your Future IntroductionSetting up a company is more ...
28/05/2026

Choosing the Right Company Structure: A Legal Decision That Shapes Your Future

Introduction
Setting up a company is more than an administrative process. The legal structure you choose affects liability, tax exposure, governance, investment potential, and how your business can grow over time.

Case Summary
In the UK, most businesses choose to operate as private limited companies because they offer flexibility and limited liability protection. However, other structures - including public limited companies, partnerships, and non-profit entities - may be more suitable depending on the organisation’s objectives and funding strategy.

Recent legal developments have also highlighted that company structure alone does not always shield businesses from liability. Courts are increasingly willing to examine the practical reality of how corporate groups operate, particularly where parent companies exercise significant operational control over subsidiaries.

Legal Takeaways
Company structure directly impacts liability, governance, and regulatory obligations.
Private and public company status can affect investment and fundraising opportunities.
Courts may look beyond legal separation and assess operational control when determining liability within group structures.

Implications
Poorly planned structures can increase legal and commercial risk.
Parent companies may still face liability where control over subsidiaries is significant.
The right structure supports scalability, investment readiness, and operational efficiency.
Restructuring later is often more costly and complex than establishing the right structure from the outset.

So What It Means for Clients
Choosing the right company structure from the start is important, as it affects how the business operates, grows, raises investment, and manages risk. Getting legal advice early can help avoid future problems, reduce liability, and prevent costly restructuring later on.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/through-the-corporate-looking-glass-choosing-the-right-uk-company-structure/

Who Determines Global Patent Licensing Rates: Courts or Arbitration?A key legal dispute is developing around who should ...
27/05/2026

Who Determines Global Patent Licensing Rates: Courts or Arbitration?

A key legal dispute is developing around who should decide global FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) licensing rates for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): national courts or international arbitration tribunals.

Case Overview
Nokia is facing UK claims from Acer, Hisense, and ASUS, which are seeking court-determined global royalty rates for SEP licences. Nokia argues these disputes should be resolved through negotiation or arbitration, although UK courts are increasingly willing to set global FRAND terms.

Key Legal Issues
- Whether UK courts can set global FRAND royalty rates for international SEP portfolios
- Whether arbitration should remain the preferred method for resolving SEP valuation disputes
- The balance between court jurisdiction and party-agreed arbitration processes
- The growing role of UK courts in international technology licensing disputes

Commercial Implications
This dispute highlights the growing importance of jurisdiction strategy in international patent litigation. Businesses involved in SEP licensing may face:

- increased forum shopping, where parties choose courts they believe are more favourable
- a stronger role for UK courts in global technology licensing disputes
- greater uncertainty over whether SEP valuation will be decided by courts or arbitration tribunals
- increased pressure during international licensing negotiations

What This Means for Clients

In technology, telecommunications, and IP-focused sectors, SEP disputes are shaped not only by patent strength but also by jurisdiction, which can influence royalties, negotiation leverage, and litigation strategy.

As courts increasingly set global FRAND terms, businesses should carefully assess jurisdiction, enforcement risks, and dispute resolution clauses in international licensing agreements.

Contact us at 📞 020 3900 0888 ✉️ [email protected]
📖 Read the full article for more: https://www.msrs.co.uk/a-new-venue-on-the-standards-stage-nokia-rand-and-the-jurisdiction-question/

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