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Where a director allows a company that is in financial trouble to continue to trade the director may become liable for "wrongful trading". This article looks at what wrongful trading is, what exposure it could lead to, and practical steps that directors should take to avoid incurring liability.

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Where companies face financial difficulties, it is important to be aware of the laws that govern insolvency to help reduce legal risk. This guidance note summarises the key features of various corporate insolvency processes and offers some practical considerations for directors to bear in mind if your company is insolvent.

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It is essential that anybody who becomes a company director is aware of and complies with their legal obligations. This briefing note provides directors with an overview of the key general duties that they owe to their company and some practical tips to avoid claims.

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It is crucial for businesses set up as private limited companies to comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. This guidance note sets out the key legal requirements for private limited companies in the UK, discusses shareholders’ rights and duties, and the process for convening company meetings and the passing of resolutions.

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The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 made changes to UK company law and Directors need to ensure that their companies remain compliant.  This article looks at the key changes and the potential impact of Brexit on this area of law.

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The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) introduced new rules on whistleblowing from 7 September 2016.  All businesses who are deposit-takers with over £250m in assets, as well as PRA designated investment firms and insurers, need to comply. This note explains the rules.

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