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Tax analysis: The government published Finance Bill 2027, also known as Finance Bill 2026–27 (FB 2027), on 4 November 2026....
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: the FCA's publication of Primary Market Bulletin 67; the FCA's new rules for ESG rating...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin 67....
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new framework for environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating providers. It aims 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
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
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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