Return of the ‘Cash Box’ Placing - the COVID-19 fundraising solution?
As many quoted companies continue to suffer unprecedented cashflow issues, we consider the impact of the latest PEG investor guidance and the resurgence of the ‘cash box’ placing structure
01 June 2020
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – reform of the UK insolvency regime
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which introduces significant changes to the UK insolvency regime alongside various COVID-19 provisions, continues its progress through Parliament
08 June 2020
UK listed company censured by the FCA for listing and transparency rules breach
On 26 October 2020, the FCA publicly censured Aviva plc for making an announcement that had the potential to mislead the market
29 October 2020
UK Technology Industry – Future Tech Strategy and half-year results
The UK Government has announced a package of support for the UK tech industry aiming to continue the impressive levels of investment seen in H1 2020
16 June 2020
Mind the gap: indemnity provisions and pre-completion loss
We take a look at a recent High Court decision and its implications for drafting indemnities in sale agreements. Is the wording 'prior to Completion' sufficient?
01 May 2020
Distressed M&A: managing employment risk
In the latest of a series of articles concerning distressed M&A, we examine the key employment considerations
17 September 2020
Distressed M&A: Due diligence, warranties and insurance
Due diligence and warranty cover are key considerations of distressed M&A
04 September 2020
Directors’ duties: disclosing potential conflicts of interest
The High Court decision of Fairford Water Ski Club Ltd v Cohoon [2020] reiterates directors’ duties to disclose potential conflicts of interest to a company
02 June 2020
Corporate crime: tips for prevention and investigation
Following our recent Preventing Corporate Crime seminars with Jonathan Fisher QC, we set out some key recommendations for the prevention and investigation of corporate crime.
30 May 2018
Corporate governance – BIS Select Committee inquiry
Following the recent failings in BHS and Sports Direct, the BIS Select Committee has launched an inquiry on corporate governance, focusing on directors' duties, executive pay and board composition.
19 October 2016
Corporate governance: BEIS Select Committee makes its recommendations
The BEIS Committee inquiry into corporate governance focused on three key areas: directors' duties, executive pay, and board composition. We look at some of its key recommendations.
12 April 2017
Corporate governance and strategic reporting requirements for large private companies
Large private companies are likely to be subject to new corporate governance reporting requirements and will also be required to include a new section 172(1) statement in their strategic report.
18 June 2018