8 February 2012 | Richard Phillips
In the most recent instalment of its “Red Tape Challenge”, the Government has asked businesses to give their opinion on company legislation, with the aim of reducing the burden of regulation on UK...
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16 September 2011 | Samantha Lloyd
From 1 September 2011, Companies House will no longer accept company names on documents submitted to the registrar of companies “which contain minor variations or typographical errors.”
The change...
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18 July 2011 | Emma Cameron
Background
When a buyer purchases a business, it usually wishes to ensure that the seller cannot compete with the business of the target post-sale. We therefore recommend that restrictive covenants...
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3 March 2011 | Samantha Lloyd
Background
How difficult is it to gift a share? This was the question asked by Lady Justice Arden in her judgment in Shah v Shah [2010] EWCA Civ 140. The case considered whether or not a letter accompanied...
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15 February 2011 | Mark Archer
A recent High Court case has highlighted that a purported gift of shares in a company by one of the company's directors which was intended to put those shares beyond the reach of individuals who may have...
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17 January 2011 | Richard Phillips
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has asked for comments on the draft Companies (Reporting Requirements in Mergers and Divisions) Regulations 2011.
These Regulations will implement...
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29 December 2010 | Emma Cameron
Background
The articles of association of a company (articles) govern its constitution and often contain provisions relating to the transfer of shares. If a company has directors or employees who own...
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6 December 2010 | Emma Cameron
The attached article which was published in Hertfordshire Business sets out some helpful guidance. Hertfordshire Business - 1 11 2010
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30 November 2010 | Samantha Lloyd
Introduction
In a recent decision the High Court emphasised that the articles of association of a company are to be construed in the same way as any other commercial contract.
Background
A company’s...
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