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In this article we highlight the requirements for adequate and correct meeting notices (for Societies and companies), look at good practice and also draw your attention to some of the common pitfalls (which can actually

Alternate Directors are a common feature of Company Constitutions and are widely used. However, in many cases, the alternate directors do not understand that their risks and obligations are the same as the ordinary directors.

A case decided towards the end of 2011 has highlighted the fact that the exercise of a peaceable right of re-entry by a landlord does not necessarily mean the end of a Lease. This is

Many people are confused about whether it is now appropriate to gift substantial assets to Trusts or to family members following the abolition of gift duty from 1 October 2011. The answer to that question

So what rights do you have when buying and returning presents? The Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act both have the role protecting consumers. The Consumer Guarantees Act covers the sale of goods

It is common for people in a company, incorporated Society or trust to want to take a “common sense” approach to decision making where legal processes require something more formal that may seem unnecessary. Sometimes

It is common for people to agree to an “assignment” a contract. However, at law, an “assignment” can only transfer the benefit of a contract and not the burden. The common use of the term