Electronic signatures: not yet a substitute for the 'wet' signature in...
Signing a document is a simple method of confirming the agreement of contracting parties. It provides comfort and certainty as to the personal involvement of that person and means that signatures can...
View ArticleAre double derivative actions preserved?
In UPMS v Fort Gilkicker the High Court had to decide whether common law recognises the concept of double derivative actions and if so, whether they survived the coming into force of the Companies Act...
View ArticleShoosmiths advises on care home acquisition
Shoosmiths has advised long-term client August Equity LLP on the acquisition of Anglia Retirement Homes Ltd. Anglia Retirement Homes was acquired by Ravelstone Care Homes Ltd - a company backed by...
View ArticleShoosmiths advises on £15.9m Virgin Wines buy-out
Shoosmiths' Manchester corporate and banking team has advised on the £15.9m management buy-out of leading online wine retailer Virgin Wines - which has a significant part of its operations in the North...
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Hot 100 double for Shoosmiths
Shoosmiths has two entries in this year's The Lawyer Hot 100 2014. Chief executive Claire Rowe is included in the 13-strong management group; while partner Emma Gibson is among 12 leading corporate...
View ArticleCISX Restructure: all change for Channel Islands securities listings?
Last month, the Guernsey court approved a scheme of arrangement which saw the creation of a brand new Channel Islands stock exchange. Set out below are what currently appear to be the main implications...
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Shoosmiths' key role in cross-border sale to Deutsche Borse
Shoosmiths corporate specialists have played a leading role in a cross-border deal stretching from Europe to the Far East. The national law firm advised Singapore-based Freight Investor Services Pte...
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Shoosmiths advises LDC on investment in GMG Property Services
Shoosmiths corporate team has advised LDC on its investment to support the £17.8m management buyout of GMG Property Services, the UK's leading provider of software services to estate agents. Shoosmiths...
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Void buybacks: what you need to know
The ability of a private limited company to purchase its own shares is an extremely useful tool. It can provide an exit route for shareholders looking to realise their investment or a way of returning...
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Execution of documents: getting it right
Execution of an agreement - the final stage in an often lengthy process of detailed drafting and negotiation. Getting it wrong may result in invalidity and unenforceability. Here we outline some of the...
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Shoosmiths advises on £40m sale of digital marketing business
Shoosmiths has advised the sellers on the £40 million sale of digital marketing agency Realise to St Ives plc, the UK's leading provider of marketing solutions and publishing services. Realise has been...
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Directors take care
We now have recent guidelines to help interpret two of the Companies Act statutory duties of directors: the s172 duty to promote the success of the company and the s171 duty to exercise powers for the...
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Shoosmiths advises Palatine Private Equity on Gusto MBO
The private equity team at national law firm Shoosmiths has advised funds managed by Palatine Private Equity on the management buyout (MBO) of Gusto Restaurants and Bars from restaurant group Living...
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Hitachi Rail Europe completes £2.7 billion deal to build new state-of-the-art...
On 16th April 2014, the Department for Transport and Agility Trains East, with its shareholders Hitachi Rail Europe & John Laing Investments, achieved financial close for the East Coast Main Line...
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Proposals to simplify company filings
On 21 April, the Government issued its response to the consultation on company filings launched in October last year. The response outlines plans to introduce measures which will reduce administrative...
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Revealing all: the Government's response on ownership and control of UK...
On 16 April, the Government published a response to its discussion paper on enhanced transparency of UK company ownership and increased trust in UK business. The key proposals adopted by the Government...
View ArticleAnnual reports - getting it right
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) has produced a consultation on a simple contents list for company annual reports. Although aimed primarily at listed companies, the...
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Shoosmiths scores hat-trick at Solent Deals Awards
National law firm Shoosmiths was successful again at the annual Solent Deals Awards last night in Southampton - for the third year running. The firm was named 'law firm of the year' and one of its...
View ArticleShoosmiths shortlisted for double at Manchester's annual Women in Business...
Shoosmiths is pleased to announce two key partners have been shortlisted for the Manchester Downtown in Business Women in Business Awards. Sarah Teal, who has been nominated for Legal Adviser of the...
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Business leaders spotlight regional challenges in Thames Valley
National law firm Shoosmiths teamed up with RBS and KPMG for the Thames Valley Business Leaders' Dinner in Reading last week. The event, held at the Hilton Hotel, brought together business leaders from...
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