Corporate & commercial

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 […]

Our corporate & commercial team shares the latest update for small and sole director companies on reviewing articles of association. In this year’s summer edition of Law News, we reported […]

Buying a company? One of our corporate & commercial experts introduces the National Security and Investment Act, which transactions could be affected and when you should be mindful of it. […]

A recent case has highlighted the importance of ensuring a company is incorporated with carefully drafted articles of association, if there is only one director. All limited companies must have […]

It’s a general legal principle that once a contract is signed, a person is bound by the terms of that contract and any terms incorporated into it (such as standard […]

When it comes to corporate group structures, it’s important to balance the benefits and the challenges, says corporate & commercial partner Chris Wills. There are a number of issues to […]