This article from Eversheds' Consulting division outlines how a simple and practical strategy with the right systems and collective approach can be introduced to clarify objectives, improve performance and demonstrate the value that legal spend is providing the overall business.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Company Administration
This briefing from Nabarro provides a general overview of the administration procedure and covers some of the most frequently asked questions including 'how is an administrator appointed?' and 'what is the purpose of administration and how is this normally achieved?'
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 11 January 2012 | Practice Area: Company Administration
The Guernsey Royal Court has delivered its first judgment on a contested company administration application since the introduction of the Companies Law 2008. The decision provides useful guidance on the factors the court will consider in exercising its discretion to make an administration order.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 21 December 2011 | Practice Area: Company Administration
This guide sets out the ABI's views on the role of shareholders and directors in relation to remuneration and the manner in which remuneration should be determined and structured. The guidance is designed to help remuneration committees when implementing policies and structures.
Law Firm: Association of British Insurers | Published: 08 November 2011 | Practice Area: Company Administration
The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 sets out the meaning of "director" in these terms: "'director' means a person occupying the position of director, by whatever name called". It is a definition that is, paradoxically, both straightforward and circular, and it raises difficult issues, as Mourant reports...view abstract
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 14 October 2011 | Practice Area: Directors
This briefing uses the recent case of Vossloh Aktiengesellschaft v Alpha Trains (UK) Ltd to explore the differences between an indemnity and a guarantee. If a PCG contains conflicting indemnity and guarantee provisions, this will create uncertainty and could result in costly litigation.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 14 September 2011 | Practice Area: Company Administration
One of the greatest challenges a company director faces is finding a path between the diverse interests that affect the company and the people interested in it. This briefing offers advice for directors should any shareholder rights issues arise.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 18 August 2011 | Practice Area: Directors
Facing an unrelenting stream of further regulation and non-compliance risks, the workload of today's corporate counsel has never been greater. Legal Week's Corporate Counsel Forum offers an opportunity to network with contemporaries and hear from industry thought-leaders.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 08 August 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
This briefing from Nabarro deals with a number of updates to UK and EU law over the last month. Topics covered include: The Bribery Act including a guide for businesses on anti-corruption; imminent changes to the UK takeover code and requirement to announce inside information.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 27 July 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
This round-up of developments in EU and UK competition law discusses the impact of the European Commission decision to fine Unilever and Procter & Gamble a total of €315 million following price fixing in relation to washing powder. It also discusses the €10.2m fine on Visa for excluding rivals.
Law Firm: LG | Published: 13 July 2011 | Practice Area: EU Competition Law
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