Practice areas

Our corporate lawyers support a broad range of clients on all aspects of company law.  Our clients include listed companies and their directors; overseas companies establishing a presence in the UK; privately owned companies; private individuals; entrepreneurs; and family owned businesses.

Drawing on the breadth and depth of expertise of our other specialist groups we are able to advise you on the whole range of corporate issues including:

• the main changes introduced by the Companies Act 2006;
• company formation and constitution (including advising on the most appropriate choice of vehicle for your needs and ensuring that your interests are structured in a tax efficient way);
• general company administration and shareholder meetings including reviewing your annual report and accounts, business reviews, directors' remuneration reports and notices of meetings;
• regulatory compliance including corporate governance and compliance with the Listing Rules;
• share capital, including share rights, conversion rights, declaration of dividends, redemption and transfer of shares or other securities and maintenance of capital;
• directors' duties, conflicts of interest and transactions and arrangements with directors, including directors' indemnification; and
• shareholders' rights including unfair prejudice, derivative actions and class rights.