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.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published revised International Standards on Auditing (UK) 250 and 270, following a spring 2026...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: analysis of the Budget 2026, with expert commentary on the key business tax...
Tax analysis: A summary of the key business tax announcements made in the Budget on 28 October 2026. Expert comment provided by Akin Gump Strauss...
HM Treasury (HMT) has announced measures intended to save businesses almost £800 million per year in administrative and tariff costs, including...
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
A guide to drafting a deadlock (50:50) corporate joint venture agreementDeadlock (50:50) joint venture shareholders’ agreementThis Practice Note serves as a guide for a drafter when drafting and/or reviewing a ‘deadlock’ or ‘50:50’ corporate joint venture agreement (JVA) (also known as a
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
0330 161 1234