corporate law
Company Formation Under the Companies Act 2006
Introduction Company formation — or incorporation — is the process by which a company is created as a legal entity distinct from its owners. In the United Kingdom, the formation of companies is …
Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom
Introduction Corporate governance concerns the system by which companies are directed and controlled. In the United Kingdom, corporate governance is regulated through a combination of legislation, …
Corporate Insolvency Law in the United Kingdom
Introduction Corporate insolvency law in the United Kingdom governs the legal processes applicable to companies that are unable to pay their debts. The primary legislation is the Insolvency Act 1986 …
Directors' Duties Under the Companies Act 2006
Introduction The duties of directors in UK company law were codified for the first time by the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), sections 170 to 181. Before the CA 2006, directors’ duties were …
United Kingdom Corporate Law
Sources of Corporate Law The principal source of English corporate law is the Companies Act 2006, the longest Act of Parliament in British legislative history, which consolidated and modernised …