Corporate & commercial

The Enterprise Act 2016 gained royal assent in May. A key feature of the act is the introduction of a small business commissioner to help small firms handle disputes with […]

In the recent case of Grenade (UK) Limited v Grenade Energy Limited and Another, the IP Enterprise Court found that the company director was jointly liable with his company for both […]

From 30 June 2016 companies based in the UK and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) will be required to file a ‘confirmation statement’ each year instead of an annual return. What […]

With the EU referendum fast approaching, we outline some possible implications for new and existing business contracts if the country votes to leave. What English law will apply if the […]

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEE) materially reforms UK company law with key changes being implemented in different stages. One of the changes is the introduction of […]

In the recent case of Wood v Sureterm Direct Ltd & Capita Insurance Services Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered the importance of carefully drafted indemnities in a share purchase […]

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. There are some key changes such as enhanced consumer remedies which may mean businesses have to adjust their […]

Google recently announced that it is to undertake a major re-organisation of its business with the creation of a new holding company, Alphabet Inc. This new company will manage its […]

As we mentioned in previous website articles, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. There are some key changes such as enhanced consumer remedies which may make […]

The share buyback regulations introduced in 2013 relaxed certain Companies Act 2006 requirements that would otherwise apply when a company undertakes a buyback of its shares. One of the main […]