Following the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, Companies House enacted some initial changes over the course of 2024 to improve transparency and ensure the accuracy of the information...more
The UK Takeover Panel (Panel) has made its first-ever compensation order under the statutory powers granted to it under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). It has also issued “cold shoulder” orders against 10 individuals, the...more
Following government guidance that updates to UK Companies Registries brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) would start to come into force over the course of 2024, the Companies House...more
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), which will begin to come into force over the course of 2024, aims to prevent abuse of UK corporate structures and economic crime by improving the integrity of...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched a consultation on proposed reforms to its Listing Rules, designed to enhance the attractiveness of UK markets for companies seeking to go public. The proposed changes...more
In light of the UK government’s lockdown measures and the COVID-19 pandemic, there are key issues English public companies should consider for their annual general meetings (AGMs) while awaiting further legislation and...more