Corporate and commercial law

Company law and corporate governance

Company law and corporate governance

An introduction and overview to company law and corporate governance

We understand that the administration and governance of a company can be time consuming and sometimes difficult. That’s why we provide our clients with straightforward, comprehensive advice, written in plain English.

After discussing your requirements over the phone (we do not usually charge for a brief initial consultation), we will take the approach which suits you and your business. This can range from providing detailed guidance and preparing minutes and resolutions, to the provision of more informal company law advice.

How our solicitors can assist you with company law and corporate governance

Key services offered

We provide legal advice on all areas of company law and corporate governance.

Our work includes:

  • directors' duties and conflicts of interest
  • preparing for and running board and general meetings
  • drafting articles of association
  • constitutional document reviews
  • shareholder consents and voting rights
  • share capital matters including allotments
  • compliance with the Companies Act 2006
  • removal of directors
  • Companies House filing requirements

Why choose Russell-Cooke for company law and corporate governance

About our corporate and commercial team

Our corporate law solicitors are experienced in advising different types of private companies, with particular expertise in dealing with trading businesses, residents’ freehold and management companies and family businesses.

Our colleagues in the charity law non-profit team can advise on the administration of not-for-profit companies.  

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Legal advice for startups

Our expert startups team has extensive experience helping new businesses establish a strong legal foundation, providing specialist commercial legal advice tailored to startups and early-stage ventures.

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our corporate and commercial solicitors by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7511 or complete our enquiry form.

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