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How and why companies should use Alphabet Shares The ownership of a limited company is divided up into shares. These are portions of the company owned by shareholders or members…

In this article, we set out the requirements of one of the most important sections of a company’s annual report, the Directors’ Report.  The Directors’ Report provides shareholders with a…

In our Article of 1st September 2025 - Digitisation Taskforce’s focus is on the transition from paper-based to digital share processes, in particular, modernising the UK shareholding framework by eliminating…

This is the first article in our series that addresses specific elements of a company’s annual reporting requirements.  In this article, we will examine the requirements for making  ‘corporate governance…

In this article, we take stock of the events affecting companies in 2025 and take a look at the year ahead to see what is in store with regard to…

On 1 September 2025, a new offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud came into effect. The offence was created by The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA 2023”).…

In this guide, we examine the current statutory and regulatory requirements for electronic company reporting.  We will also summarise current reporting requirements as a reminder for companies, particularly those that…

Cybersecurity incidents are now a predictable feature of doing business, not a remote IT problem. For boards of UK-listed companies on AIM, the Main Market and Aquis, cyber risk is…

Why are listed companies outsourcing their company secretarial and governance function – and how can MSP help? An increasing number of UK PLCs are outsourcing their company secretarial, board/committee and…