Gain a comprehensive understanding of public company takeovers through schemes, with a focus on the procedural intricacies, regulatory requirements, and strategic considerations. This resource equips you with essential insights to navigate the complexities of orchestrating successful takeovers, ensuring compliance and optimising outcomes for all stakeholders involved. Whether you are advising on structuring, drafting, or executing schemes, our guidance provides a solid foundation for effective practice in this critical corporate arena.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published revised International Standards on Auditing (UK) 250 and 270, following a spring 2026...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: analysis of the Budget 2026, with expert commentary on the key business tax...
Tax analysis: A summary of the key business tax announcements made in the Budget on 28 October 2026. Expert comment provided by Akin Gump Strauss...
HM Treasury (HMT) has announced measures intended to save businesses almost £800 million per year in administrative and tariff costs, including...
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...
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
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
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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