Gain essential guidance and practical insights on corporate closures. From voluntary striking off to compulsory dissolution, discover effective strategies for managing company exits with robust compliance. Stay informed on company restoration procedures post-dissolution, including legal frameworks, application processes, and key compliance considerations. Equip your practice with expert resources and detailed, actionable advice tailored to handle both striking off and restoration processes seamlessly.
The following Corporate news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Corporate weekly highlights—26 June 2025
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...
Can a company return its share capital as part of the strike off and dissolution procedure? If not, are there any quick, cheap and simple ways of returning capital to shareholders before the strike off?It is not possible to combine a return of capital of a limited company to shareholders with the
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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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