Corporate & commercial

A register of members might not top the priority list in a business, but it could prove crucial if issues are encountered further down the line. Our corporate & commercial […]

Share buybacks are an effective and popular mechanism that allows companies to purchase their own shares. However, the process is not without complexity. The Companies Act 2006 sets out clear […]

Initial changes to company law – including the biggest changes to Companies House since it began – have started to take effect. Here, our corporate & commercial team highlight the […]

In the world of business, contracts are the bedrock upon which deals are built. These carefully crafted documents are a testament to the mutual understanding between parties, outlining their respective […]

Earlier this year we reported on the register of overseas entities, which was created under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This move formed part of a significant […]

A growing trend of late has been the increasing use of family investment companies. Our corporate & commercial team gives an overview of what they are and their benefits. What […]

For any business whether large or small, effective governance is crucial. One of the fundamental principles of company law is that a company is a legal entity separate from its owners and […]

A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified the English law principles surrounding contractual duties of good faith, emphasising the importance of the context of circumstances upon which a ‘good […]

Is a family member or close friend looking to start a business? Are you thinking about helping them out with some funding? Here are some crucial points you need to […]

The UK government has introduced a new register that requires overseas owners of UK real estate to reveal their identity before the deadline on 31 January. This is part of […]