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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...
Companies Act 1985 and Table AThis Practice Note provides useful links to various versions of the Companies Act 1985 (CA 1985), the tables of destinations and origins for the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and Table A articles (being the articles of association that are available by default to
Companies Act 2006—history and approach to implementationThe Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) embodies the most wide-ranging reform of company law in over 20 years. It was brought into force on a staggered basis over a period of around three years and its final provisions came into effect on 1 October
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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