Corporate & commercial

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 […]

The Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 heralded a new era for many professional firms, but is the individual member really insulated against a multi-million pound claim? Six years on, our […]