Top Tips for correctly filing company shares Michelle Lamberth – Corporate Governance specialist, sheds some light on the importance of accurately filing new share allotments, and share changes with Companies House. This podcast will help businesses to avoid...
Top tips for transferring company shares Michelle Lamberth – Corporate Governance specialist, explains how transferring company shares is not as simple as you may think, and the processes you should follow to avoid mistakes that can be costly further down the...
How do I remove charges and restrictions where the lending company has been dissolved? When taking out a mortgage for a property purchase, a lending company will likely require a restriction to be placed on the property’s register at the Land Registry for its...
The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms? In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty (“the Duty”). Subject to some exclusions, the Duty applies to products and services...
Director disqualifications in 2022 Director disqualification in respect of dissolved companies is not a new principle (in fact the key piece of legislation has been in force since 1986), but in 2022 there is certainly a greater risk of it arising as a result of the...
Top Tips for registering your company with Companies House Michelle Lamberth – Corporate Governance specialist, explains the common errors that occur when people fill out an incorporation form, without the help of a third party. This podcast is for new...
Employees’ rights in insolvency When a company goes into a formal insolvency procedure, employees are understandably concerned about their job security and the company’s ability to pay their salaries. Importantly, however, not all formal insolvency procedures will...
Directors’ duties in insolvency When a company is insolvent, the directors of a company are under a duty to protect the interests of the company’s creditors. Directors can therefore be liable for the actions they take before a company stops trading and also during...
Buying assets and business from an insolvent company You can buy assets from an insolvent company (a company that is in a formal insolvency procedure, either administration or liquidation), but the process is slightly different to simply acquiring the business and...
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation | What is it and how does it apply to me? There are various ways to wind up or liquidate a limited liability company. Each method will essentially realise the assets of the company and distribute the proceeds to the company’s creditors...
