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Corporate analysis: Market Standards has conducted research to examine the current trends in UK public M&A for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 September...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: the Investment Association's updated guidance on virtual AGM participation and...
The Investment Association (IA) has published updated guidance on virtual participation in annual general meetings (AGMs), favouring hybrid meetings...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to HMRC consultation on modernising the taxation of company distributions and...
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...
How to incorporate a public or private limited companyThis short ‘how to’ guide sets out the steps to be followed to incorporate a new public or private company limited by shares which is tailored to meet the specific requirements of the subscribers (ie first shareholders of the company) upon
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
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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