Stay ahead with our comprehensive guidance on navigating corporate annual general meetings. Here, legal professionals will find essential insights to ensure compliance, proper governance, and the smooth execution of AGMs. From preparation and notice requirements to shareholder engagement and procedural intricacies, our focused resources will equip you with the expertise needed to manage every aspect of AGMs confidently and effectively.
Companies House has announced that 23 company directors were disqualified for a combined total of 70 years following successful prosecutions for...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes the FCA's consultation papers CP26/30 and CP26/31 supporting the development of a UK...
Companies House has updated its transition plan for implementing the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023), revising the...
The London Stock Exchange plc (LSE) has published AIM Notice 64 and AIM Notice 65 confirming changes to the AIM Rules for Companies, the AIM...
Separate legal personality and the corporate veilCorporate legal personality—the Salomon principleA properly formed registered company is a separate...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Allotment and issue of shares—fundamentalsSTOP PRESS: A significant restructuring of the UK listing regime came into effect on 29 July 2024, which...
Private companies limited by sharesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of a private company limited by shares. It also covers key...
Holding an AGM of a private company or unlisted public companyThis Practice Note summarises the law, guidelines and market practice relating to the holding of an annual general meeting (AGM). It is suitable for use by both practitioners and company secretaries in relation to private companies
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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