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Scrip dividends

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the London Stock Exchange released a notice to give companies guidance on the...

Directors’ remuneration

Company directors are not, by virtue only of their office as director, automatically entitled under company law to remuneration for services as a...

Acting in concert

Produced with input from Rebecca Cousin of Slaughter and May on market practice.This Practice Note summarises the rules and guidance in relation to...

A company’s constitution

What is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as including:•the company’s articles of...

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Shareholder resolutions

The agreement of the members of a company is required to make certain changes to a company, such as amending its constitution, name or share capital,...

9th Nov

In-house

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Company records—a company's statutory registers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) IMPACT: Certain filing and registration deadlines are extended by temporary measures introduced to mitigate the consequences of...

9th Nov

Precedents

Provisional allotment letter

Important-this provisional allotment letter (pal) is of value and is negotiable. It requires your immediate attention. The offer expires at [insert...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Unregistered companies

What is an unregistered company?An unregistered company is a rare form of incorporated company that is not formed or registered under the Companies...

9th Nov

In-house

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A guide to cash box placings

This Practice Note explains the cash box structure and the principles behind its use in connection with a proposed placing by a public limited company...

Produced in partnership with Danette Antao of Hogan Lovells and Maegen Morrison of Hogan Lovells 12th Jan

In-house

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Class 1 transactions—fundamentals

This document provides accessible practical guidance and links to more comprehensive content in relation to class 1 transactions undertaken by UK...

9th Nov

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Joint shareholders

Shares in a company may be allotted or transferred to any number of holders (whether they are natural persons or corporate entities) to be held...

9th Nov

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Amending the articles of association

This Practice Note summarises the procedure to amend or change a company’s articles of association in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 (CA...

9th Nov

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Removal of a company secretary

This Practice Note focuses on how a company secretary of a public company (as defined) or a private company (as defined) may be removed.It does not...

9th Nov

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Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent

This Practice Note examines the law and practice on giving irrevocable commitments or undertakings or letters of intent in the context of a public...

9th Nov

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Issues arising where there is split exchange and completion—share and asset purchases

This Practice Note describes the legal issues that may arise where there is a gap in time between exchange/signing (at which time the share purchase...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Sub-division and consolidation of shares

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some Companies House filing and other administrative procedures have been...

9th Nov

Precedents

Share Dealing Rules—The Model Code under the Listing Rules (deleted under the Market Abuse Regulation)

Please note that this precedent is for information only and is a memorandum setting out the details of the Model Code that was contained in the...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Breaching the articles of association

This Practice Note considers the unique contractual status of the articles of association between the company and its members, primarily under s 33(1)...

9th Nov

In-house

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Directors’ decision-making—written resolutions and decisions by sole directors

This Practice Note outlines the written resolution method directors may adopt to take decisions instead of holding board meetings. It also considers...

9th Nov

In-house

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Changes in share capital—accounting treatment

It is a fundamental rule of English company law that a limited company having a share capital must maintain that capital. This capital maintenance...

Produced in partnership with Tessa Park of Moore Kingston Smith 12th Jan

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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme—an introduction

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (the CRC Scheme) was abolished following the 2018/19 compliance year, in accordance with the announcement made by HM...

18th Jan

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Accidents caused by the workplace environment

Post 1 October 2013On 1 October 2013, section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA 2013) rewrote section 47 of the Health and...

16th Jan

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Accidents caused by a failure to manage the workplace

Post 1 October 2013On 1 October 2013, section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA 2013) came into force. For workplace accidents...

16th Jan

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Fire safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements

This Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to fire safety in the workplace. It covers fire safety requirements in an office-based...

Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal 15th Jan

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Environmental insurance—when is it needed?

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with Argyll Environmental Ltd 15th Jan

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Share purchase transactions (EHS issues)—reporting due diligence

Reviewing technical reportsIf a technical environmental report was obtained by the buyer during the due diligence phase (or provided by the seller in...

15th Jan

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Asset purchase transactions (EHS issues)—contract stage

The asset purchase agreement (APA) will typically be drafted during the preliminary or due diligence phase and finalised during this...

15th Jan

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Environmental civil sanctions—restoration notices

Reviewed by Professor Richard MacroryRegulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (RESA 2008) enables regulators to be given powers to deal with...

15th Jan

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Environmental issues when selling a company or business

Why do environmental issues need to be considered at the outset of a corporate transaction?It is important that environmental and health & safety...

15th Jan

Practice notes

Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—enforcement, offences and civil sanctions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a...

Produced in partnership with Craig Burman of Schofield Sweeney 15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in corporate transactions

The CRC Energy Efficiency SchemeThe CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme) was a mandatory UK-wide emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 15th Jan

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Corporate liability for environmental offences—parent company liability for subsidiary actions

A parent company is not responsible for the acts or omissions of its subsidiary simply by virtue of its status as parent. Each subsidiary has separate...

15th Jan

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Asset purchase transactions (EHS issues)—warranties

Acting for a sellerThe Precedent: EHS warranties—asset purchase agreement—seller’s version contains a minimal set of environment, health and safety...

15th Jan

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Asset purchase transactions (EHS issues)—post completion environmental tasks

For more information, see: Post-completion environmental issues (asset purchase)—checklist.Deal with any EHS issues highlighted in the legal due...

15th Jan

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Share purchase transactions (EHS issues)—data room

Sellers will often use a virtual data room (a restricted access internet site set up by a service provider on behalf of the sellers, as distinct from...

15th Jan

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—issues in corporate (private M&A) transactions

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with King & Wood Mallesons 15th Jan

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Asset purchase transactions (EHS issues)—environmental insurance

When is environmental insurance appropriate?Environmental insurance may need to be considered in the following situations:•an environmental report...

15th Jan

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Asset purchase transactions—EHS issues to consider

This Practice Note is part of the Environmental transactions asset purchase toolkit. It has been produced in partnership with ELM Law.The note sets...

15th Jan

Practice notes

Asset purchase transactions (EHS issues)—data room

Sellers will often use a virtual data room (a restricted access internet site set up by a service provider on behalf of the sellers, as distinct from...

15th Jan

Practice notes

Share purchase transactions (EHS issues)—contract stage

The share purchase agreement (SPA) will typically be drafted during the preliminary or due diligence phase and finalised during this phase.The buyer's...

15th Jan