So what does a "shareholder", "member" and "holder" of shares really mean? *

United Kingdom - February 4 2013
Many English law governed agreements invoke Companies Act 2006 ("CA06") definitions for standard terms such as "shareholder". A recent decision…

Co-authors: Kate Ball-Dodd, Justine Usher .

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Reducing capital by solvency statement – hints and tips for directors *

United Kingdom - May 31 2012
The ICAEW has recently issued a helpsheet on the reduction of share capital under the Companies Act 2006 (“CA06”).

Co-authors: Richard Smith, Greg Joynson.

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Some significant changes to the Takeover Code - the end of the road for inducement fees? *

United Kingdom - October 21 2010
The Code Committee of the Takeover Panel ("Panel") today published the much awaited response to its public consultation paper of 1 June 2010.

Co-authors: Eric Campbell, Justine Usher .

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The UK Corporate Governance Code: annual re-election of directors *

United Kingdom - May 28 2010
Today, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its new UK Corporate Governance Code.

Co-authors: Eric Campbell.

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Issuers beware: extended liability to investors for announcements and other company information *

United Kingdom - April 9 2010
The statutory regime which gives buyers of securities a right to claim compensation from regulated market issuers for untrue or misleading statements in periodic financial reports is being extended.

Co-authors: Eric Campbell.

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