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September 7, 2026

What is an SPA?

Summary A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is an important document when buying or selling shares in a company.  Introduction If you are buying or selling shares in a company, an…
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August 13, 2026

Joint Ventures: What to Consider at the Outset

Summary Introduction Joint ventures are a popular way for businesses to collaborate, whether to enter new markets, deliver major projects or combine specialist expertise. By working together, businesses can access…
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June 5, 2026

AI Trends and AI Due Diligence

Summary AI investment is growing rapidly, making fundraising and acquisitions more common for AI startups.  Investors are particularly wary of specific areas when conducting AI due diligence, and as such…
Corporate Law
May 14, 2026

Due Diligence: What is it and why does it matter?

Summary From a corporate law perspective, due diligence is a core part of a transaction. Key points:  Introduction The term due diligence can have a wide variety of meanings in…
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May 29, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About the New ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ Offence

Summary Introduction Corporate fraud costs the UK economy billions each year.  In 2020, the Government asked the Law Commission to review how the law on corporate criminal liability could be improved to…
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July 29, 2024

Directors’ Duties

Summary The directors of a company have duties which are codified in legislation or derived from common law rules. The key source of legislation for directors’ duties is the Companies…
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July 26, 2024

Companies Act 2006 – A Summary

Summary Introduction The Companies Act 2006 was introduced to replace the Companies Act 1985 as the UK’s key piece of legislation for the operation of companies. It is an important…
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May 28, 2024

What is a Subsidiary?

Summary Introduction A subsidiary is a company that is under the control of another company called a holding company. A subsidiary is considered its own legal entity, which, amongst other…
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January 24, 2024

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Summary Introduction Given that the UK is one of the largest and most open economies globally, it presents an appealing environment to start a business. However, this also indicates that…

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