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 […]

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 […]