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    The importance of observing the Earn-out terms

    The recent case of ‘Hughes and others v CSC Computer Sciences Ltd’ has highlighted the importance of clear drafting of, and the strict compliance...
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    Companies House implements new powers and penalties

    With the passing of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty) Regulations 2024 last year, the UK Registrar for...
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    The importance of having a Shareholders Agreement and Bespoke Articles of Association in place: Lessons from Lane v Lane

    A recent decision by the England and Wales High Court (EWHC) found that an oral agreement to transfer shares on death can override a will and a...
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    Porter Dodson completes sale of Middleton Engineering

    Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team recently assisted in the legal aspects of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Middleton...
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    Does your company meet the ‘appropriate address’ requirement at Companies House?

    Companies House have introduced new rules regarding the registered office address of a company which are relevant on the incorporation of a new...
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    Shareholders’ personal claims where directors act improperly

    This recent case, heard before the Privy Council (JCPC) sitting in the Cayman Islands, has confirmed that shareholders may bring personal claims...
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    Changes to Employee Ownership Trusts tax rules following the Autumn 2024 Budget

    Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are trusts which have been set up for the benefit of all of the employees of a business, with a controlling...
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    Countdown to compliance: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

    On 13 December 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into force.
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    The continuing erosion of Business Asset Disposal Relief

    As part of a raft of tax changes announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the rates of capital gains tax (CGT) applying to assets which qualify for...
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    Porter Dodson advises HTG-UK Limited on acquisition of Safe Care Transport Ltd

    Porter Dodson Solicitors is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of Safe Care Transport Ltd by Health Transportation...
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    Incorporating a new company

    It is now a requirement when submitting an incorporation of a new company at Companies House to include a registered email address. This email...
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    Porter Dodson advise on the sale of Hornsbury Mill, Chard

    Porter Dodson’s Commercial department are delighted to have acted for the sellers in the recent sale of Hornsbury Mill near Chard, a popular...
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    Porter Dodson Successfully Facilitates Sale of Shares in Mecelec Design Limited

    Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team has recently completed the sale of shares in Mecelec Design Limited.
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    Porter Dodson Completes Sale of Premier IT Partnership Limited to VitalHub Corp.

    Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial Team is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of the entire issued share capital of Premier...
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    A win at the High Court for the Commercial Dispute Resolution team

    Porter Dodson’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team are celebrating a win in the companies and insolvency division of the High Court on behalf of a...
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    High Court - Shareholders Agreement - Obligation to 'work together in good faith' to seek an exit

    In a recent case the High Court determined that an investor shareholder potentially suffered unfair prejudice when the company failed to comply with...
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    Porter Dodson Solicitors celebrate successful completion of acquisition deal for David and Charles

    Porter Dodson Solicitors were pleased to be involved with the successful completion of an asset purchase agreement between David and Charles and...
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    Porter Dodson enhances Corporate Commercial Team with the appointment of Antonia Power

    Porter Dodson is delighted to announce the appointment of Solicitor Antonia Power as Head of Commercial for our Exeter office, fortifying our ...
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    Porter Dodson advise on the sale of Framptons Limited to Swedish firm

    Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial team recently supported local food and drink producer Framptons Limited with the sale of its entire issued share...
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    Evelyn Adfield achieves Band 1 Ranking from Chambers and Partners

    Evelyn Adfield, Partner and Head of Department for Corporate Commercial at Porter Dodson has been ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer for Corporate Commercial...
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    Porter Dodson advise on the purchase of Hotel Riviera Sidmouth

    Porter Dodson are delighted to have advised Unison Triumph Investments (UK) Limited on the recent acquisition of Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth –...
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    Coombe Farm Organic acquired by Eversfield Organic Ltd

    Following a flurry of recent local business transactions, Porter Dodson are pleased to have advised Coombe Farm Retail, a provider of premium organic...
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    Porter Dodson Advises iAM Compliant Limited on its £1.42m Investment from Maven Capital

    David Culshaw, partner in the Porter Dodson Corporate Commercial Team, has acted for iAM Compliant Limited (iAM) on its recent second round of...
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    Porter Dodson secures site acquisition for Vispring Limited

    Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team recently acted for Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of their new...
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    Trust Registration Service and Impact on Partnerships

    HMRC has recently updated the Trust Registration rules, extending the scope of the trust arrangements that are required to be registered in the UK.
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    Ranked in Chambers UK 2022

    Porter Dodson, has been ranked once again in Chambers UK (2022).
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    Furlough and EMI share option holders

    On 21 July 2020, HMRC published draft legislation proposing changes to the working time requirements for Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) share...
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    Corporate commercial associate appointment

    Porter Dodson has strengthened its Corporate Commercial offering with the appointment of David Culshaw. He joins as an Associate Solicitor, working...
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    GDPR: Who is the data controller, who is the data processor and what is the lawful basis?

    The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. The new regulations place new and greater responsibilities on data...
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    GDPR, a benefit for consumers; a headache for small businesses

    The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. GDPR compliance captures all manner of personal data processed by...
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