In this month’s podcast we highlight changes for companies coming into force on 4 March under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023; explain the limits of a limitation of liability clause; and consider when a negotiating party may owe fiduciary duties to another.

In this month’s podcast we review a case about directors’ interests and conflicts; summarise the FCA’s proposals for significantly overhauling the UK’s listed company regime; and highlight changes to certain key exemptions from the financial promotion prohibition.

In this month’s podcast we consider whether a document is valid if it has been executed on behalf of a company in the wrong place and by non-statutory directors; explain why an assignment signed on behalf of an individual by their attorney was not valid; and summarise the Government’s review of the national security regime for intervening in transactions.

In this month’s podcast we summarise the changes to be introduced by the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023; consider the relevant decision point in relation to an unlawful preference; and explain how the Court of Appeal construed a ‘material adverse change’ warranty.

In our latest podcast episode our expert delivers key aspects of our written corporate update, including a consideration of the FCA’s new rules on authorised firms approving financial promotions by unauthorised persons, and also looks at a case involving the disputed novation of a debt between a lender and a football club.

In this month’s podcast we consider the Government’s proposals for changes to the Employee Ownership Trust regime; look at a case involving a dispute over a company’s registered name; and review the impact on AIM companies of the Government’s overhaul of the UK’s prospectus regime.

In this month’s podcast we explain how a warranty claim failed due to defects in the buyer’s notice of claim; look at another failed warranty claim, this time against a W&I insurer; and review the latest report into the operation and impact of the UK’s investment screening regime.

In this month’s podcast we consider whether a director’s removal from office was “unfairly prejudicial” conduct; highlight the rise in climate-related shareholder activism; and explain how the UK’s criminal insider dealing regime has been extended.

In this month’s podcast we consider what’s “material” in a material adverse change; explain how the court avoided requiring an LLP member to vote for their own expulsion; and report on the Government’s policy for future regulation including some proposed employment law changes.

In this month’s podcast we highlight a case which has implications for parent company directors who could be liable as directors of subsidiaries; review the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence proposed in the Government’s latest economic crime plan; and explain how a conversion of investor shares was held to be void despite being provided for in the company’s articles.

As part of World IP Day (which is observed annually on 26 April), we spoke to three of our intellectual property (IP) specialists on what issues women face in the industry. They tell us what their experience has been like and give valuable advice to those looking to break into the industry. Meet our speakers: Catherine Ayers Georgina Bagnall  

This month we consider what duties a director may owe once a company has entered liquidation; review the requirements for valid execution of a deed and whether a single signature by a witness could attest signatures by multiple parties; and examine whether an investor was guilty of unfairly prejudicial conduct.

In this month’s podcast, we consider a case in which a typed first name in an email was held to be a written signature, and explain the benefits of including a limitation of liability in your contracts.

In this month’s podcast we consider a case in which the court clarified the timing of a “backdated” dividend payment, examine the changes on the horizon for UK companies, and provide an update on the new Register of Overseas Entities holding UK land.

In this month’s podcast we explain how the court interpreted a contractual clause giving one party inspection rights over another party’s documents; examine a decision of the ECJ which casts doubt on the validity of publicly accessible registers of corporate beneficial owners; and consider when an interim dividend becomes due and payable.

In this month’s podcast, we consider the interpretation of an express duty of good faith in a shareholders’ agreement; review a decision about the contents of a buyer’s notice of warranty claim; and explain the latest guidance about using electronic signatures.

In this podcast we review the Supreme Court’s decision clarifying the directors’ duty owed to creditors, explain how restrictive covenants can fail if there’s no legitimate interest to protect, and consider the validity of sole director decisions in the light of two recent cases.

In this month’s podcast we consider new guidance on the reach of the Government’s powers to intervene in transactions on the grounds of national security and report on the first transaction blocked under those powers. We also examine two recent restructuring plans as these gain traction in the market as a tool for reorganising the debts of companies in financial difficulties.

In this episode, host Sophie Brookes provides an overview of the most impactful developments in corporate law in 2021 with a particular focus on the changes that were implemented as a result of the pandemic.

In this episode, host Sophie Brookes talks us through some recently announced updates to the UK Recovery Loan Scheme, which has been extended until the 30 June 2022. Sophie also discusses a recent data breach case to explain how lesser data breaches should be assessed and treated.

In this podcast episode, Fiona Debney is joined by Sophie Brookes to explain what happens to a business owner’s shares when they pass away. They will also discuss the more complex situation whereby the deceased owner is the sole shareholder-director and therefore the only stakeholder in the organisation. To find out more about the series, please visit gateleyplc.com/podcast/talking-business/.

In the latest episode from our Talking Business Podcast, host Sophie Brookes discusses some of the key points that were announced by the Chancellor in the UK Autumn 2022 Budget.

In this episode, host Sophie Brookes and senior associate Zum Mohammed discuss Non-Disclosure agreements (NDA's). They consider the benefits of having a non-disclosure agreement in place when selling a business and highlight the key points you need to consider as a seller when preparing your NDA.

In this month’s update, host Sophie Brookes talks us through some changes proposed in the Government’s policy paper aimed at reducing red tape post-Brexit.