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Court confirms implied authorisation of directors' conflicts
In a recent case Richmond Pharmacology Limited v Chester Overseas Limited and others, which examined breach of confidentiality obligations, the High Court was willing to imply authorisation of...
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Shoosmiths and Bond Dickinson advise on £317m rail procurement deal
National law firms Shoosmiths and Bond Dickinson have advised on a rail deal which will bring hundreds of new carriages on the Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes as part of a £317 million investment...
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Shoosmiths advises ERIKS UK on international disposal of manufacturing business
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised ERIKS UK Holdings Limited (ERIKS UK) on the strategic disposal of the business and assets of its West Midlands based Revolvo Limited, to US corporate The Timken...
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Shoosmiths advises The West Berkshire Brewery PLC
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised The West Berkshire Brewery PLC, the independent brewery based in Yattendon, on its re-registration as a public company and its offer of new shares to raise up...
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The Kay Review - what next?
The Kay Review, commissioned by the government and published in July 2012, explored issues of short-termism in UK equity markets. The government's recent progress report sets out key developments...
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Digital Services - Changes in the place of supply for VAT purposes
From 1 January 2015, there will be a major change to the EU VAT rules which will affect businesses established in the EU and that supply digital services to end consumers located in other EU...
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Directors reminded of their duties in multi-million pound fraud case
A recent case has highlighted a number of points relevant to directors and their duties to the company. The background The initial claimant Group Seven Limited brought a claim in relation to a...
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Shoosmiths acts for leading healthcare client on multi-million pound BGF...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Renal Services (UK) Limited, a provider of independent dialysis services to NHS patients, on its £3.1million investment from the Business Growth Fund (BGF)...
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Shoosmiths advises Peugeot on sale of Motaquip
Shoosmiths has advised Peugeot Motor Company plc on the sale of Motaquip, an all-makes car part distribution business to Luton-based Comline Auto Parts Limited, an auto parts business. As part of the...
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Shoosmiths corporate head hails 2014 'a stellar year'
National law firm Shoosmiths is celebrating a record year for its corporate practice group, reflected in several third party endorsements of its growing reputation. Shoosmiths is placed the number two...
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Shoosmiths advises BGF on £2.8m investment to RVL Group
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised BGF (Business Growth Fund) on a £2.8m growth capital investment to RVL Group, an aviation services provider that operates a fleet of 15 aircraft based at East...
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Shoosmiths advises Park Holidays on acquisition Broadland Sands Holiday Park
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Park Holidays UK Limited on the acquisition of Broadland Sands Holiday Park and the simultaneous disposal of Riviera Bay and Landscove Holiday Parks. Park...
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Simplifying business names legislation
New regulations coming into force on 31 January will simplify requirements relating to company and limited liability partnership (LLP) names. Part of the government's Red Tape Challenge, the new...
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Shoosmiths advises Swedish conglomerate Indutrade AB on acquisition of UK...
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Swedish conglomerate Indutrade AB on its acquisition of the entire share capital of Adaero Precision Components Ltd, from the Cosworth Group. Shoosmiths...
View ArticleClear days: some clarity
The Companies Act provisions governing the length of notice shareholders are entitled to prior to annual general meetings (AGMs) and general meetings can prove tricky to interpret. 14 or 21 days?...
View ArticleFinancial reporting standards: all change
Companies in the UK are being urged to ensure that they are fully prepared for the effect that new financial reporting standards will have on their year end accounts. The new standards Existing...
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Shoosmiths advises European PE house on portfolio company acquisition
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH and its portfolio company, OmniaMed on their multi-million pound acquisition of Schofield Healthcare Media Ltd and the related...
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Shoosmiths advises Rex Features on $33m acquisition by Shutterstock
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised the shareholders of Rex Features, the largest independently owned photographic press agency in Europe, on its $33m sale to Shutterstock, Inc., a leading global...
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Shoosmiths advises Milton Keynes business on key strategic transaction with E.ON
National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Milton Keynes based Intelligent Maintenance Systems Limited (IMS) on a key strategic transaction with E.ON Connecting Energies Limited (ECT) which has seen the...
View ArticleThe future of financial reporting: Cutting clutter?
Consultation on the future of financial reporting in the UK continues, following the recent publication by the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of its revised proposals, and the publication of an...
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