Company and Business Law Update

Objectives

To update delegates on the key legislative developments and the most recent litigation on company law, specifically relevant to SMEs and those advising them.

To cover changes in the regulatory framework for companies.

To highlight some key legal changes in various other aspects of law relevant to businesses

Key Topics

• ECCTA 2023, Companies House reform – how is it going?
• Directors’ duties – new developments, including personal liability generally
• The new fraud offences – looking at the government guidance
• Shareholder agreements, disputes and recent minority protection cases
• Share Purchase Agreements and recent case law
• Selling shares in a private company – getting ready
• Other Business Law
• Some interesting contract litigation
• Professional negligence round-up

Who Should Attend 

Partners and managers dealing with SME clients and directors of SMEs