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Preparing for a management buyout

For owners looking to sell their business, a management buyout (MBO) is one of a multitude of possible options available. What do you need to consider when preparing for a […]

Companies House identity verification requirements to come into force from autumn 2025

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), reforms have been introduced to Companies House concerning identity verification, which will become compulsory from autumn 2025. Our corporate solicitors […]

Register of members: Why is it important?

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: The consequences of getting it wrong

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 […]

Changes to company law: what businesses need to know

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 […]

Unearthing the implicit duty of cooperation in commercial contracts

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 […]

Act to combat economic crime has received royal assent

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 […]

Overview: Family investment companies

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 […]

Companies House: The impact of late filings

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 […]

Does ‘good faith’ between shareholders exist?

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 […]

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