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Selling or Buying a Business? Beware of Earn-Out Provisions!

Monday, 04 July 2022

Have you ever signed an agreement without fully understanding the terms? A recent High Court case highlights the consequences this could have on all parties involved.

Selling or Buying a Business? Beware of Earn-Out Provisions!

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Leases - Negotiating Heads of Terms

Monday, 06 June 2022

This is the first in a series of articles exploring some of the key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of a commercial lease.

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The Long-Term Environmental Targets

Monday, 06 June 2022

The Government announced new, long-term environmental targets on 16 March 2022 which are said to support the Environment Act 2021. The targets are aimed at supporting the Government’s vision of looking after the environment.

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Directors' Duties and How to Comply With Them?

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Directors are responsible for the management and day to day running of a company. They are, however, restricted in their powers and owe several duties to the company under the Companies Act 2006 (Act).

Directors' Duties and How to Comply With Them?

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Buying a Company? How Warranties Can Protect You

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

There is very little protection in English Law for a buyer of shares in a private limited company. This is due to the well-established principle of 'caveat emptor' - let the buyer beware.

Buying a Company? How Warranties Can Protect You

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

If you transfer a business entity or asset in one of 17 sensitive areas, you may be subject to a government review.

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare

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Business Secretary Intervenes in Perpetuus Acquisition on National Security Grounds

Friday, 10 September 2021

On 5 September the Secretary of State for BEIS intervened on national security grounds in the proposed acquisition by a company apparently associated with a Chinese academic of a group of small UK companies engaged in commercialising graphene.

Business Secretary Intervenes in Perpetuus Acquisition on National Security Grounds

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Takeover of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc by Private Equity-Backed Cobham - CMA Calls for Comments by the Public

Thursday, 19 August 2021

The agreed takeover of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc ('Ultra') by Cobham Group Holdings Ltd ('Cobham') has been referred by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on national security grounds to the Competition and Markets Authority (the 'CMA').

Takeover of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc by Private Equity-Backed Cobham - CMA Calls for Comments by the Public

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Acquisition of UK Video Games Maker Sumo Group Conditioned on Clearing US and UK National Security Review

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Tencent, the Chinese owner of WeChat (a popular social media messaging app), offered on Monday to buy all the shares of AIM-listed video games developer Sumo Group for £919 million cash.

Acquisition of UK Video Games Maker Sumo Group Conditioned on Clearing US and UK National Security Review

How Foreign Funds and LPs Can Avoid Filing Mandatory Declarations With CFIUS for Investments in US Critical Technology Businesses

Monday, 05 July 2021

Fund managers have long had to address the risk of acquiring US businesses in certain sectors subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS).

How Foreign Funds and LPs Can Avoid Filing Mandatory Declarations With CFIUS for Investments in U.S. Critical Technology Businesses

New Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon

Friday, 11 June 2021

A new Bill aims to introduce important changes to the director disqualification regime in England and Wales and will extend investigative powers to include former directors of dissolved companies. What changes could be on the horizon?

New Powers to Disqualify Directors of Dissolved Companies on the Horizon

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Why The SEC's Action Against Misleading Statements is Important to UK Institutional Investors Entering Private Funds

Monday, 15 March 2021

UK institutional investors considering committing to a new private equity, venture capital or hedge fund ( 'Private Funds') read their private placement memoranda ('PPMs') with interest (or instruct their consultants to do so).

Why The SEC's Action Against Misleading Statements is Important to UK Institutional Investors Entering Private Funds

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Company Directors - Beware Your Duty to Disclose Interests

Friday, 05 March 2021

Under English company law, company directors who have an interest in an arrangement with the company must declare the "nature and extent" of that interest to the other directors. A recent Court of Appeal judgment serves as a useful reminder of this duty.

Company Directors - Beware Your Duty to Disclose Interests

Investment Deals - The Value of an Investment Term Sheet

Friday, 29 January 2021

A question we are often asked is whether an investment term sheet is necessary? Would it not be quicker and cheaper to bypass the term sheet stage and instead move straight to the negotiation of the actual investment documents?

Investment Deals - The Value of an Investment Term Sheet

Ready, Set, Go! How to Ensure Your Business Is 'Investment Ready'

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Raising growth capital for businesses is a challenge. From a legal perspective, there are steps you can take to make the investment process more straightforward.

Ready, Set, Go! How to Ensure Your Business Is 'Investment Ready'

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