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Sub-division and consolidation of sharesCoronavirus (COVID-19): Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some Companies House filing and other...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Removal of a directorThis note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director.For an...
Takeover Code—Rule 34—Right of withdrawalThis Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rule 34 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Code),...
Asset purchasesA business can be acquired by one of two methods: an asset purchase or a share purchase. The two types of transaction are fundamentally different in their nature and involve very different processes and documents.Nature of the transactionWhy an asset purchase?An asset purchase enables
Would buyers of business assets, including goodwill, under an asset purchase agreement be liable for the liabilities and debts of the existing business (including tax and employee related liabilities) and how can they limit their liability?An asset purchase enables the buyer to purchase only those
Warranties and indemnities—asset purchaseAn asset purchase agreement will typically include warranties and indemnities given by a seller in favour of a buyer.Why we need warranties and indemnitiesThe starting point for a buyer in any asset purchase transaction is the maxim caveat emptor (let the
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