Contents: Company Law Memo 2009 Newsletter Issue 5 (September 2009)

Company Law Memo Newsletter Issue 5 (September 2009)

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Welcome to the Company Law Memo 2009 newsletter, highlighting important recent developments in company and insolvency law. You can also access comprehensive updates to specific paragraphs via our online updating service. We always welcome suggestions from readers, so please contact us if you have any comments.

COMPANY LAW MEMO 2009

Newsletter Issue 5

September 2009

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In this issue…

Types of business and corporate structures

» Limited partnership law reform

» Amendment of the Community Interest Companies Regulations

Shareholders

» New rules for unfair prejudice proceedings

» Northern Rock’s former shareholders’ appeal

Directors

» New FSA remuneration code

» Further consultation on the disclosure of directors’ loans in company accounts

» OFT considers wider use of director disqualification powers

» Register of directors’ disqualification orders and undertakings

Company accounts

» Companies House and Revenue and Customs announce a joint approach to online filing

» ASB consults on the future of UK GAAP

Corporate restructuring and development

» New Takeover Panel practice statement on shareholder activism

» Scheme of arrangement altering creditors’ proprietary interests

Litigation and investigations

» Court considers whether interim costs orders can be reviewed

» Amendment of the CPR

Insolvency

» Shareholder’s liability for preferential payments

Companies Act 2006

» Focus on…: CA 2006 final implementation

» New regulations published

» Guidance on articles

» Updates to existing leislation for the new Companies Act

Disclaimer

This newsletter is provided on the understanding that the information contained within it is for guidance only, and that the publisher is not in business to provide legal or accounting advice or other professional services. Readers entering into transactions on the basis of, or otherwise relying on, such information should seek the services of a competent professional adviser.

While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents, the editors and the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining to act as a result of any statement in this newsletter.