Corporate & commercial

The Supreme Court has recently confirmed that unfair prejudice petitions are not subject to statutory limitation periods. Our experts explain what this means. The Supreme Court’s decision overruled the Court […]

From 1 June 2026, under the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), organisations will be legally required to have a publicly accessible process for handling data protection complaints […]

Running a company with just one director is common in the UK, but recent legal developments have raised questions about how much authority that director really has. Can sole directors […]

People of significant control – or ‘PSCs’ – are required to have their information kept and maintained on Companies House. With some changes to the requirements having taken place, our […]

With the new year upon us, businesses, owners and landlords are set to face a wave of legal changes that will affect how they employ people, structure assets, manage property […]

Willans’ corporate solicitors have recently advised Optimising IT, a Gloucestershire IT services provider, on the successful sale of the company to Lyra Technology Group, part of the Evergreen Services Group. […]

In a previous article, we reported on the implementation of the new Companies House identity verification requirements as part of the expansive reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency […]

As concerns around social inequality and sustainable practice continue to grow, the B Corp certification has emerged as a meaningful symbol of corporate responsibility. Our corporate and commercial experts offer […]

How can employee ownership trusts benefit your business? Our corporate & commercial specialists explore what makes them an attractive proposition. Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are becoming an increasingly popular solution […]

Willans’ corporate solicitors have recently advised INEOS Hygienics Limited’s management team in relation to the sale of INEOS Hygienics to SKG Capital Partners and its ongoing investment. INEOS Hygienics was […]