- 05.09.08
On 1 October 2008, a further series of changes to company law will come into force as a result of the implementation of parts of the Companies Act 2006.
- 31.07.08
The Companies Act 2006 introduced a number of important changes. Many of the Act's provisions are already in force with the remainder coming into effect on 1 October 2008 and 2009.
- 10.07.08
The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) paper, "Fairness of terms in consumer contracts: a visible factor in firms treating their customers fairly", lays bare its views regarding the terms and conditions used in firms' standard form consumer contracts.
- 01.05.08
Will the last company to leave the UK please turn the lights out? The news that United Business Media (UBM) is planning to follow Shire Pharmaceuticals out of the UK might be raising some questions in government at the moment.
- 25.04.08
The UK is home to many international businesses, including subsidiaries of overseas parent companies. Yet, corporate governance issues affect all companies within any group, not just the parent.
- 15.04.08
The rules on charging VAT on electronic services are changing.
- 26.03.08
From 1 April 2008, extensive new registration obligations will be introduced by the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. These apply to Money Service Businesses, High Value Dealers, Trust or Company Service Providers and Accountancy Service Providers.
- 07.01.08
During 2007, we issued a series of briefing notes summarising the major changes in company law introduced by the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). - 06.09.07
The Companies Bill (formerly the Company Law Reform Bill) received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and is now the Companies Act 2006. The Act is the largest piece of legislation ever passed by Parliament. - 06.09.07
The largest chunk yet of the 1,300-piece jigsaw that is the Companies Act 2006 is set for completion in just under a month's time. - 17.04.07
Although the Consumer Credit Act 2006 (the Act) has been in place since 30 March 2006, much of it is only now making an impact.
- 10.04.07
This briefing note should be read in conjunction with our earlier briefings, 'Companies Act 2006: Introduction and background' and 'The Companies Act 2006: What's new?'. - 04.04.07
The Companies Bill received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and is now the Companies Act 2006. The second commencement order made under the Act was laid before Parliament on 8 February 2007, approved last week and published today. - 02.04.07
In this briefing, we consider some of the main changes that the 2006 Act will make in relation to companies' constitutional documents, corporate capacity and rules for the valid execution of deeds and other contracts. - 28.03.07
The Act includes a provision to clarify the law in relation to distributions in kind (ie a dividend paid by the transfer of assets rather than in cash) and specifically to remove doubts arising from the case of Aveling Barford v Perion. - 20.03.07
In this briefing, we consider some of the main changes the 2006 Act will make in relation to company auditors and company accounts, including the use of websites to publish accounts or related member concerns. - 13.03.07
In this briefing, we consider some of the main changes that the 2006 Act will make in relation to companies' share capital and the exercise of rights by members.
- 07.03.07
In this briefing, we consider some of the main changes the 2006 Act will make in relation to company meetings and resolutions of members.
- 06.03.07
In this briefing, we consider some of the main changes the 2006 Act will make in relation to company directors and company secretaries. - 14.02.07
Although the vast majority of the Companies Act 2006 is not yet in force, some of its provisions came into force on 20 January 2007. - 14.02.07
This is the first in a series of briefings on some of the more significant detailed provisions of the new Act. It considers the origins and background of the legislation and sets the stage for further notes on various detailed aspects. - 01.02.07
The Companies Act 2006 marks the first comprehensive reform of UK company law for decades. Between now and October 2008, it will gradually replace the Companies Act 1985, (which in the main consolidated earlier legislation, with few significant amendments) - 09.01.07
The Companies Bill (formerly the Company Law Reform Bill) received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and is now the Companies Act 2006. The Act is the largest piece of legislation ever passed by Parliament. - 20.12.06
The Companies Bill (formerly the Company Law Reform Bill) received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and is now known as the Companies Act 2006. The Act is the largest piece of legislation ever passed by Parliament.
