A company has a separate legal identity from its owners. All companies under English law have a written statement setting out their purpose and powers, and the rules for the conduct of their internal affairs. A company is owned by its shareholders and its business is carried on by its directors.

We can set up companies for particular purposes and deal with the buying and selling of companies. We can advise on most legal aspects of company law of which a few are mentioned below.

~ advantages of limited liability over partnership - and the pitfalls
~ acquiring "off the shelf" companies
~ special purpose companies - trading, investment, holding and nominee
~ director's duties and penalties, board meetings and conflicts of interest
~ the company secretary - maintaining records, filing returns, and other obligations
~ buying and selling a company - premises, contents, stock and staff
~ finance, banking securities and debentures
~ winding up and liquidation - dispersal of assets to creditors and shareholders

Tel 0118 957 3425 Fax 0118 959 7302