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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...
Can a director be removed for failure to attend board meetings for several months?The reasons why a director may not have attended or otherwise taken part in board meetings may be various. However in this context it is assumed that the particular board meetings have been properly called and
Can the appointment or termination of a director take effect retrospectively?Appointment of a directorAs set out in Practice Note: Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director, after a company is incorporated, the company’s articles of association will govern the way in which directors are
Directors and criminal liabilityThis Practice Note describes the criminal offences that are of most relevance to company directors, and:•focuses on offences which an individual commits as a principal as distinct from:◦secondary liability eg for aiding and abetting, and◦inchoate liability eg as a
Appointment, retirement and resignation of a directorThis Practice Note focuses on the law and practice relating to the appointment of directors and how a director can retire or resign. It examines the role of a director and the different types of director. It also covers the notifications and other
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