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.
Companies House has updated its guidance on proving identity at the Post Office for the ‘Verify your identity for Companies House’ service to add a...
The Insolvency Service and Companies House have reported that three directors have been fined at City of London Magistrates’ Court, following the...
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that it will transition to the Information Commission on 30 September 2026, following...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: the London Stock Exchange's Dividend Procedure Timetable 2027, reflecting the UK's...
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...
Schemes of arrangement—advantages and disadvantagesIn recent years, schemes have been the structure of choice for the majority of offerors implementing a takeover despite the prohibition of cancellation schemes in the context of a takeover and the removal of the incidental stamp duty advantages of a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of 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
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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