Unlock the complexities of establishing robust and compliant collaborative business relationships. Designed for corporate legal professionals, our expert guidance navigates you through the intricacies of joint venture agreements, ensuring strategic alliances are structured to maximise efficiency and mitigate risk. Stay ahead in the dynamic landscape of corporate law with our comprehensive insights and practical solutions.
This week’s edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes the European Commission’s consultation on revisions to the European Sustainability...
The European Commission has launched a consultation seeking feedback on a draft delegated regulation revising the European Sustainability Reporting...
The European Commission has opened a four-week public consultation on a proposed draft delegated regulation establishing voluntary sustainability...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a call for evidence (CfE) presenting a data-driven analysis of the evolution of...
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...
Drag along and tag along—fundamentalsDrag along and tag along rights are common provisions in private equity (PE)/venture capital (VC) and corporate joint venture (JV) transaction documentation.In the event of a sale of a controlling interest by a PE/VC fund investor or by a shareholder in a
The joint venture agreementPrincipal documentsThe principal documents required for a corporate joint venture are:•the articles of association (articles) of the joint venture company (JVC), and•the joint venture agreement (JVA) (sometimes called a ‘shareholders’ agreement’—a shareholders' agreement
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
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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