Angela Johnston
Professional Support Lawyer
UK financial regulation has been in the spotlight since 2007/8,
when the financial crisis exposed serious shortcomings in the
existing system. As part of its response, the Government has
committed to a wide-scale restructuring of financial services
regulation and the new regime is now set to launch on 1 April
2013. As regulators pledge to put customers at the heart of
financial services firms, we look at what the restructuring will
mean for UK businesses.
26 February 2013
Corporate
When setting up a company (whether a joint venture or a wholly
owned subsidiary) it will be important to tie down the matters to
be decided by the board and the matters to be reserved for
shareholder approval. We look at points for shareholders to
consider, including the implications of a recent High Court case,
which arose from a dispute about the extent of shareholders' rights
and directors' powers when a director was removed from office.
15 November 2012
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including tips on dealing with eurozone risks, an update on the new stock transfer form and a recent Court of Appeal decision on entering into guarantees by email.
08 June 2012
Corporate
One of the first items on the agenda for any company entering a new territory will be to select the business structure which provides the most benefits, whilst limiting the potential risks associated with the new venture. We consider some key advantages and disadvantages of two of the most common business structures used for expansion into England: a UK establishment and a private subsidiary company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales (an English subsidiary).
17 February 2012
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including recent civil action taken by the Serious Fraud Office, an updated sample non-executive director's appointment letter from the ICSA, and important dates for the 2012 Budget and Finance Bill.
17 February 2012
Corporate
As the end of 2011 approaches, we take a look ahead at some key corporate legal developments expected in 2012.
22 November 2011
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including new Agency Workers Regulations, changes to the filing requirements for overseas companies with a registered UK establishment, and an amendment to the Corporate Governance Code in relation to the FRC's consultation on Gender Diversity on Boards.
22 November 2011
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including changes to the Annual Return form for return dates after 1 October 2011, the new 'second filing' service from Companies House, and widening of exemptions for the requirement to produce a prospectus.
11 August 2011
Corporate
A recent High Court decision has highlighted the importance of careful drafting when dealing with restrictive covenants, serving as a reminder of the limits on the court's power to use the "blue pencil test" to save restrictions which would otherwise be unenforceable.
26 May 2011
Corporate
February 2011 saw the publication of Lord Davies' report on Women on Boards, commissioned by the Government in response to the slow progress made so far in increasing female participation on UK boards. The report considers the business case for improving female representation at board level and sets out a number of recommendations.
26 May 2011
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including the
introduction of the Bribery Act 2010, a recent Supreme Court ruling
relating to the definition of 'group', 'subsidiary' and 'holding
company', new government regulations in relation to prospectuses,
and the abolition of the default retirement age.
26 May 2011
Corporate
Some practical points for companies, including the delay of the implementation of the Bribery Act and the simplification of statements of capital.
25 February 2011
Corporate
An update on endeavours obligations following CPC Group Limited v Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company.
04 November 2010
Corporate
Some practical points for companies to watch out for, including details of Companies House's criteria for rejecting filing of annual accounts.
04 November 2010
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