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Corporate analysis: Mr Justice Cawson dismissed applications to strike out an unfair prejudice petition and for reverse summary judgment arising from...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes the publication of a Market Standard Trend Report which provides in depth analysis of...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Enforcement Review 2026, outlining its investigations and enforcement activity for the...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Review of Audit Quality 2026, providing a market-wide assessment of audit quality to...
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...
When is a private company allowed to offer shares to the public? Would an offer to several investors or a group of high net worth individuals be construed as an offer to the public?Prohibition of public offers by private company (Companies Act 2006, Part 20, Chapter 1)Under section 755(1) of the
Intention to float announcements in Main Market and AIM IPOsWhat is an intention to float announcement?An intention to float announcements (ITF) is generally the first announcement to the public by an issuer of its proposed initial public offer (IPO). Issuing an ITF is not a legal requirement but
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
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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