Corporate & commercial

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 […]

When a company commissions a third party such as a designer to create material, the third party owns the copyright in it, unless there are contractual provisions to the contrary. […]

Starting a business can be both challenging and rewarding but it requires careful planning, research and preparation. It is estimated that each year over 500,000 new small business start-ups are being […]

Our corporate & commercial team summarises future legislative changes in company law which businesses should take account of. Legislation is due to come into force at the beginning of next […]

Businesses should prepare themselves for yet more reform of consumer law in the UK, as the Consumer Rights Bill received Royal Assent in March. The provisions of the Act are […]

The High Court has held that Companies House was liable when it mistakenly recorded that a company which had been trading for 124 years had been wound up. Companies House […]

As reported in October 2014, the government has recently undertaken a number of legislative steps to simplify and update UK consumer law. Under the Consumer Rights Bill it intends to […]

In the day-to-day running of a company, businesses are often overseen by individuals who are not legal directors registered at Companies House. However, those who undertake such roles should be […]

Our corporate & commercial team reminds directors of their responsibilities through this Q&A. I am the sole director and shareholder of my company. Surely the only duty I owe as […]

Failing to comply with competition law can have serious consequences. An errant business may face fines of up to 10 per cent of turnover as well as finding that its […]