Samantha H. Roberts
Reed Smith LLP
Articles
Mercury signing - guidance on the execution of documents
United Kingdom - October 6 2016 Following the decision in the Mercury Case, a practice of ‘virtual signings and closings’ has developed to avoid the logistical problems in getting a…
The PSC Regime - Persons with Significant Control
United Kingdom - February 9 2016 This is the third in a series of client alerts published about the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEEA) - the impetus for a…
Avoiding Unenforceable Penalty Clauses
United Kingdom - January 14 2016 The Supreme Court in 2015 reviewed and redefined the rules governing unlawful penalty clauses. The new test considers whether there is a legitimate…
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
United Kingdom - October 5 2015 The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the 'Act') received Royal Assent on 26 March 2015 and its implementation will change a number…
No more bearer shares – warning: deadline looming
United Kingdom - June 24 2015 Since the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEEA 2015) received Royal Assent on 26 May 2015: New bearer shares/warrants (bearer…
