Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about....more
In Syspal Capital Limited v. Truman & Anor [2024] EWHC 1561 (ChD), the court had to determine the correct interpretation of a particular clause in a company’s articles of association (articles) that concerned deemed transfer...more
The attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a business location is unabated. There are many advantages to doing business in the UK. Investors can draw on a skilled workforce and access a large market; costs of labour and...more
Last week the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by DnaNudge Ltd against the first instance decision in Ventura Capital GP Ltd v DnaNudge Ltd which invalidated an attempt by the ordinary shareholders in the company to...more
Earlier this month the High Court had to consider - - how two particular provisions in articles of association operated together (or in conflict), and - the statutory right (under s. 633, Companies Act 2006 ("s....more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more
Companies often use equity incentives to reward key members of their workforce and attract and retain the best talent. In the UK, companies have typically granted EMI options (a government‑backed, tax-advantageous share...more
UK General Tax Developments - Date set for next UK Budget - The first Budget of the new Conservative government will be held on Wednesday 11 March. There has been significant speculation that there will be a major...more