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Hogan Lovells

UK: A remedy of last resort: High Court orders winding up of company on just and equitable ground

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In the recent case of Dosanjh v Balendran, the High Court granted an order for the winding up of a company on the just and equitable ground following a petition by one of the company’s two shareholders. Winding up has been...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in England (Updated)

Foreword - Despite a challenging macro-economic backdrop, the United Kingdom continues to thrive as one of the world’s leading global financial centres. As a location for business and investment, the UK provides a number...more

Conyers

Recent Amendments to BVI Company Law: Key Changes

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There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients, there are some key changes of which clients should be aware...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

“You Don’t Have to Go Home, but You Can’t Stay Here”: Founder Exits (Part 1)

Venture-stage investors make their investment in the people of a business as much as they do the idea and the operations. The drive, the know-how, the effort, and the vision of the founders are typically what attract first...more

K&L Gates LLP

Sweeping Changes to Company Registration in the United Kingdom to Increase Transparency of Companies and the Integrity of the...

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Background - The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) (the Act) introduces the most significant changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844. It is a new UK law that aims...more

Mayer Brown

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Basis of ‘Knowing Receipt’ Claims Arising From Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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"The law on 'knowing receipt' has perplexed judges and academics alike for several decades" – Lord Burrows (paragraph 99). In a decision with significant implications for claims involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty...more

A&O Shearman

Happy Lamb, share ownership disputes and rectification of the register - brevi manu or longa manu?

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In the recent Happy Lamb decision Zacaroli J had to consider an application to amend pleadings in an unfair prejudice action (under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA 2006")) to include a declaration as to the legal...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

WilmerHale

OFSI Issues Updated Guidance Relating to Assessments of due Diligence Conducted in Relation to the “Ownership and Control” Test,...

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The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its ‘enforcement and monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions’ guidance, which was last updated in June 2022. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Founder Series: Top Tips on How to Steer a Company Through Financial Difficulties

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

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

A Veterans Day Salute November 2022 | Issue No. 200 - The Jersey LLC Has Arrived

On 1 September 2022, the Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 2018 (“LLC Law”) came into force, allowing limited liability companies (“LLCs”) to be established in Jersey. Jersey has introduced the LLC to attract U.S....more

McDermott Will & Emery

UK Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Extended

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On 12 June 2020 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced an extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The extension will allow eligible claimants to apply to HMRC for a second liquidity grant to partially...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Estate Planning: Protect and Plan for the Future

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Entrepreneurs and business owners are naturally – and rightly - focused on running and growing their businesses, particularly with Brexit looming, along with other seismic changes in the global economy. But this can mean many...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

UK Government Backs “Transparency & Trust” Paper Recommendations

The UK government has published a response paper largely in agreement with the controversial “Transparency & Trust” discussion paper published by its Business, Innovation and Skills Department in July 2013....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Plans for UK Public Register of Company Beneficial Ownership

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In June 2013 we provided an update on proposals by the UK Government to establish a more rigorous transparent disclosure regime relating to ownership of UK incorporated companies, including their beneficial ownership. While...more

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