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Alex Brereton Comments On The High Court’s Decision In Potanina V Potanin
Alex Brereton, Partner in our Family & Relationships department, comments on the latest development in the long-running litigation between Natalia Potanina and Vladimir Potanin. The High Court declined to continue injunctions that sought to prevent the husband from relying on orders obtained in the Russian courts, marking another significant chapter in a dispute that has been before courts in multiple jurisdictions for more than a decade.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Hunters
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New (And Improved) AIM Rules
The London Stock Exchange has implemented significant revisions to the AIM Rules for Companies following its June 2026 consultation paper, introducing substantial changes to admission requirements, transaction thresholds, and disclosure obligations. These reforms include replacing traditional working capital statements with targeted financial disclosures, introducing a voluntary Capital Access Window for fundraising suspensions, and aligning substantial transaction thresholds with Main Market standards at 2
United Kingdom Commercial
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Travers Smith LLP
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Can Directors Go Their Own Way? Supreme Court Guidance On Directors’ Duties And Board Decision Making
A recent UK Supreme Court decision has clarified that directors cannot pursue alternative strategies behind the scenes, even if they genuinely believe they are acting in the company's best interests. The ruling emphasizes that compliance with directors' duties depends not only on the intended outcome, but also on how directors communicate, behave and exercise their powers throughout the decision-making process.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Lester Aldridge LLP
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How The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 Amended The Removal Of Directors On The Basis Of Lacking Capacity
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 fundamentally changed how companies can remove directors who lack mental capacity, eliminating court orders as grounds for termination. Understanding these amendments to the 2008 Model Articles is crucial for companies incorporated before April 2013, as outdated provisions may still exist in their articles of association and could expose them to discrimination claims.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
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Tax Odyssey II: Charting The Securities Transfer Tax
The UK government has published draft legislation for a new Securities Transfer Tax (STT) that will replace the existing dual regime of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax. This comprehensive reform aims to modernize the UK's transfer tax framework through full digitalization and self-assessment, fundamentally changing how securities transactions are reported and taxed. While the headline rates remain unchanged at 0.5% for the main charge and 1.5% for higher-rate transactions, the new regime introduces si
United Kingdom Tax
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A&O Shearman
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