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Celebrating Midlands Dealmakers shortlist success
Our corporate and banking teams are celebrating after being announced as finalists with six entries across four categories at the prestigious Insider Midlands Dealm…
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Avanti Communications: how much control is needed for a fixed charge?
The judgment in the recent case of Re Avanti Communications Limited provides helpful guidance on the categorisation of fixed and floating charges. We summarise what…
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Top tips: intercreditor arrangements
When you are not the only lender to a company or group, it can be daunting trying to fairly balance the commercial needs of the other creditors and at the same time…
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Overseas entities registration: the deadline approaches
The deadline for overseas entities which own property in the UK to register on the new register of overseas entities is 31 January 2023. We explore what this means …
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Can the director you’re dealing with bind the company?
What are the risks when knowingly dealing with a director acting in breach of their duties as a director? In London Oil and Gas (In Liquidation), an assignment was …
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A company's powers: what are the restrictions and what do lenders need to look out for?
We discuss how an older company's powers can be restricted and why a prudent lender should check a company has the legal capacity to enter into any proposed transac…
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The significance of commercial benefit when granting a guarantee
This guide explores the issues surrounding commercial benefits for guarantors and provides some top tips.
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NSIA risks on banking transactions: an update
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force at the beginning of this year. Nine months on, we seek to address some of the common misconcept…
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The new Register of Overseas Entities: headlines for lenders
Under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECTEA), the Government is introducing a new Register of Overseas Entities.
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Quorum provision in articles prevented sole director from acting
The High Court has considered the interaction between provisions in a company's articles of association, holding that a requirement for a quorum of two directors pr…