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Clarifying Sole Director Authority Insights from Recent Model Articles Cases
Active Wear & Fore Fitness The High Court decision in Re Active Wear Limited (In administration) [2022] EWHC 2340 (Ch) (“Active Wear”) clarified that a sole director can validly make decisions on behalf of a company that has adopted the unmodified Model Articles. This ruling represented a significant relief for sole directors and law practitioners, […]
UK Corporate Re-Domiciliation: A New Gateway for Global Business
In its efforts to bolster the United Kingdom’s status as a global business hub (also considering the negative impacts on business activity caused by Brexit and the pandemic), the UK government has proposed the introduction of a corporate re-domiciliation regime. This proposal draws on insights from the Independent Expert Panel (the “Panel”), established to provide […]
1Med (Apposite Capital) with Lexsential in the integration of LB Research
Lexsential is proud to have supported 1MED, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) specialising in high-quality regulatory and clinical services for pharmaceutical, medical, and biotechnology companies, along with UK-based private equity fund Apposite Capital, exclusively focused on the healthcare and medical sector, in the integration of LB Research. Our team included partners Stefano Candela and Pasquale […]
The Code of Conduct for UK Directors has been published
On July 24th, we published an article titled “A New Ethical Framework: Proposed Code of Conduct for UK Directors”, which discussed a consultation document proposed by the Institute of Directors (“IoD”) proposing a voluntary code of conduct for directors of UK companies. This code, designed for directors across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, is aimed […]
Agata Sobol’s pubblication in the European Intellectual Property Review
The recent publication of our Agata Sobol in the European Intellectual Property Review (EIPR) edited by Thompson Reuters about patent claim limitation in the case law of the Italian Supreme Court. The applicable Italian provision was introduced years ago, but there are still discussions in the caselaw as to when such requests should be filed […]
The UK Ratifies the 2019 Hague Convention: A Step Forward for Cross-Border Judgement Enforcement
By Ezio La Rosa and Annie Jandoli – Corporate Finance London The UK Ratifies the 2019 Hague Convention A Step Forward for Cross-Border Judgement Enforcement On 12 January 2024, the UK Government took a significant step in facilitating international legal processes by signing the 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgements in Civil or Commercial […]
A New Ethical Framework: Proposed Code of Conduct for UK Directors
In today’s everchanging business landscape, the role of directors goes beyond mere legal compliance and extends to embodying ethical leadership and fostering trust; in recent years, some high-profile corporate scandals and failures have dented public trust in businesses, highlighting the need for directors to be held accountable for their actions. To this extent, the Institute […]
Small Businesses at the heart of the 2024 Manifestos
Small businesses are the backbone of any economy: they drive innovation, create jobs and foster community growth. At the start of 2023, the UK counted 5.1 million small businesses consisting of fewer than 50 employees. While the private sector business population increased by 0.8% compared to 2022, small businesses still face significant cash flow challenges […]
UK general elections 2024: impact on companies. Employment law and Equality Act reforms
By Ezio La Rosa and Annie Jandoli – Corporate Finance London What Employment Law changes should we expect after the UK general election? As the UK general election approaches, significant changes in employment law are on the horizon and, therefore, professionals are eager to know how the potential shifts in government could impact them. This […]
With the arrival of 13 attorneys, Lexsential gets a makeover and aims for the top spot in IP Law
Lexsential – the firm founded in 2021 by Stefano Candela, Pasquale Di Mino and Mino Pennetta, who were later joined by Ezio La Rosa, having offices in Milan, London and Madrid – is enriched with the entry of 13 lawyers who all come from a major independent Milanese firm. The Firm thus strengthens its presence […]
