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Roger Purkiss
Senior Partner, Corporate Solutions
Corporate acquisitions - think outside the box and you could scoop up a bargain
If you have your eye on acquiring another company there’s no doubt that this is a good time to buy and that there are bargains to be had as the economy slowly recovers. The problem for many is putting the funding in place. But that doesn’t mean that only those with cash in hand can take advantage of the market. Troy Warner, Partner of our Business team at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors says: “If people are willing and able to use a little imagination as to how they are going to finance an acquisi
The Bribery Act 2010
Even if passing bundles of used notes in a plain brown envelope plays no part in your business model, the new Bribery Act is going to create new hoops that companies, however squeaky clean their dealings, are going to have to jump through if they do not wish to finish up in court. The Bribery Act has received royal assent and was expected to be enforced this April. It has been delayed but Troy Warner explains that when it does happen companies will have to take a long hard look at how they go about obtaining business.
Why do I need a shareholders agreement?
Under U.K. law there is no requirement for a company to have any form of shareholders’ agreement and many will continue for years without one. However as Tim Roberts, Partner in our Business team at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, explains where a company has more than one shareholder it is strongly recommended that the parties do enter into an agreement to deal with certain key issues.
Tax Code of Conduct for Banks
Tim Roberts and Troy Warner look at the proposed Code of Conduct for Banks concerning their involvement in advising on tax avoidance schemes.
Valuing the shares of departing shareholder
A recent case illustrates the importance of setting out in a company’s articles of association how shares will be valued in the event that a shareholder leaves that company.
Planning for a successful exit
Tim Roberts looks at the various issues that someone looking to exit their business needs to consider and sort out to make their business attractive to prospective buyers and maximise the value of the business.
Changes to Company Law
Troy Warner provides a brief overview of some of the changes made by the Companies Act 2006.
Uncertainty over intellectual property rights
It is far better to take action to protect intellectual property rights and avoid disputes happening rather than risk finding out that you do not have any rights at all. Troy Warner and Trevor Coward look at some of the common problems and tips to overcome them.
Shareholders' Agreements and Company Rows
Troy Warner and Trevor Coward look at how shareholders' agreements can help anticipate and cater for problems and in doing so can avoid costly rows and disputes.
