Katie Lee provides an insightful case review on WEATHERFORD GLOBAL PRODUCTS LTD V. HYDROPATH HOLDINGS LTD AND OTHERS [2014] EWHC 3243 (TCC)
4th April 2016
3PB’s Katie Lee examines a popular misconception among directors seeking sanctuary behind the corporate veil that the veil will protect them from any personal liability in the event that their company is sued (or sues).
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