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Deeds

Under English law legally binding agreements can be made orally, in writing or by deed.This Practice Notice considers the circumstances in which a

Assignments by way of security

Assignments by way of security can take different forms and it is important to understand how they are created and their effect. Security over choses

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Registering security at Companies House

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15th Oct

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Legal opinions—uses, scope and structure

Legal opinions are used in the vast majority of financing transactions. They are usually either a condition precedent to funding or a condition...

8th Oct

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Taking a guarantee or third party security from an individual—undue influence

Guarantees (see Practice Note: Guarantees) and third party security (see Practice Note: Third party security) from individuals are relatively common...

29th Sep

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Conditions precedent

In financing transactions, conditions precedent are the conditions that need to be fulfilled for funding to occur.This Practice Note explains:•the...

26th Sep

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Key features of debentures

Debentures are used in many types of financing where it is desirable to take security over all of the assets of a particular entity. They are a form...

26th Sep

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What is set-off and when is it available?

Set-off is a complex yet important concept in legal proceedings generally and for many different types of transaction.Independent set-off and...

26th Sep

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Fixed and floating charges

There are four main types of security available under English law: •mortgage•charge•pledge, and•lienThis Practice Note explains:•the nature of a...

26th Sep

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Taking security over land

Land (or real property) is commonly offered as security for a loan. In this context, land has more relevance than some other assets because it can be...

26th Sep

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Perfecting security over land and registering security at HM Land Registry

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Guarantees—key cases

This Practice Note sets out certain key cases and associated relevant content in relation to guarantees. The cases are divided by topic area and...

25th Sep

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Enforcement—debentures and floating charges

What is a debenture?In the context of secured lending, the term 'debenture' means a form of security agreement that grants security interests over a...

25th Sep

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Taking security over contractual rights

Contractual rights are a type of chose in action, ie something that is recoverable by legal action as opposed to something that is physically...

25th Sep

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Taking security over receivables

In commercial lending transactions receivables are typically offered as security:•as part of a package of security over the whole of a company's...

25th Sep

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Types of security

A lender's primary concern is that it is repaid. Even if a lender obtains a judgment for payment of the sum owed to it by its borrower, this does not...

25th Sep

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Types of set-off

There are five main types of set-off:•independent set-off (sometimes known as legal set-off or statutory set-off)•transaction set-off (also known as...

25th Sep

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Guarantees

Guarantees are typically used in banking transactions as a form of collateral for a debt. In such circumstances, they are a contractual arrangement...

25th Sep

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The Prospectus Regulation—approval of prospectuses and single passport

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25th Sep

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Stabilisation—from 3 July 2016 (Market Abuse Regulation)

This Practice Note considers the nature and purpose of stabilisation, the process of stabilisation, the potential offences that may arise when...

25th Sep

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Requirements for listing on the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority

This Practice Notice focuses on the two segments of the UK listing regime (standard and premium). It details the general listing requirements (for...

25th Sep

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The Prospectus Regulation—prospectus format and contents

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25th Sep

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Listing global depositary receipts (GDRs)

This Practice Note relates to the admission of global depositary receipts (GDRs) to listing on the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority...

25th Sep

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Suspension and cancellation of listing and trading

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has the power, in accordance with the Listing Rules (LRs), to suspend and/or discontinue the listing of any...

25th Sep

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Listing debt securities in London

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The Prospectus Regulation—level 2 and level 3 measures and other resources

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25th Sep

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The Prospectus Regulation—is a prospectus required?

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26th Sep

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Listing debt securities on the New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE or the 'Exchange') is the largest stock exchange in the world and is located in New York City.Reasons for...

26th Sep

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Listing debt securities on the official list of The International Stock Exchange

The process for obtaining a grant of listing of debt securities issued by an issuer on the Official List of The International Stock Exchange (TISE) is...

26th Sep

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Listing debt securities on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

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26th Sep

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Debt securities market infrastructure—introduction

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26th Sep

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The Prospectus Regulation—essentials

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26th Sep

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Prospectus Regulation roadmap

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26th Sep

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Prospectus Regulation and Prospectus Directive comparison and analysis

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26th Sep

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Listing debt securities on Euronext Dublin

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What is the quoted eurobond exemption?

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28th Sep

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Why is there a Main Market and a Professional Securities Market on the London Stock Exchange?

What requirements are there on issuers wishing to list debt securities in London?Under the Prospectus Directive 2003/71/EC and its implementing...

28th Sep

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What are the main requirements for a secondary listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange?

A secondary listing is only available to UK companies with at least 25% of their shares in public hands and where the aggregate market value of all...

28th Sep