The remit of decision making for the board of directors of a company and the company’s shareholders is different – albeit for many smaller companies the shareholders and directors may be one and the same. The board of directors: guiding the...
A change in the law gives spouses and civil partners more money when an individual dies without a will, but many misconceptions about who inherits remain. When someone passes away in England and Wales without leaving a Will, they are deemed to...
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to how children should spend time with each parent following a divorce. What is appropriate for one family, may not work for another family. For example, if there are different shift patterns between the...
Navigating shareholder meetings: private limited company obligations Private limited companies must take heed of their legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006 (the Act ) and under their constitution (their Articles of Association). Central to...
Under Section 8 of the Children’s Act 1989, there are three different types of orders that a Court can make in relation to children: A child arrangements order A prohibited steps order A specific issue order If there is a significant risk of a...
For many people, pets become a key part of their family. As such, what should happen to pets when couples separate can become very contentious. The Law The family court itself has no duty to consider the welfare of a pet during the division of assets....
In the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), precision in financial matters is paramount, especially when it comes to establishing the purchase price. One method that can be attractive to buyers and sellers for its simplicity and transparency, is...
When it comes to selling your company, one crucial element that contributes to a smooth transition of ownership is the use of Completion Accounts. These financial snapshots play a pivotal role in defining the final financial terms of the deal. In this...
When couples whose children are privately educated separate, an issue may arise as to who should continue to pay the school fees. Such fees would not be included within child maintenance payments and so not dealt with by the Child Maintenance Service....
With children returning to school at the beginning of September, separated parents may need to consider what term time arrangements are put in place for their child/children. If arrangements have already been put in place for the last academic year,...
