Whether it’s pursuing a joint venture, or establishing a wholly owned vehicle, or promoting a new organisation (e.g. a “mutual” or registered provider of social housing), we have vast experience of navigating the wide range of relevant legal factors that contribute to the success of a project, including:
We offer a company law helpline for our council clients, many of whom value our expertise as they take responsibility for the range of companies and other entities in which they have an interest. A number of councils have established a “shareholders’ panel” in which designated councillors and officers can receive reports from these organisations and to which can be delegated the role of exercising decisions as “shareholder” or “member” of such organisations. We are well versed in helping councils to consolidate their activities in relation to their “family of companies and partnerships”.
As leading specialists in the housing and local government sectors, one area where we are particularly experienced is in establishing local housing companies.
Our knowledge and expertise in this area has led to us being regular contributors to Local Authority Companies and Partnerships published by Hann Books.
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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 has now received Royal Assent. It applies to most companies as well as Limited Liability Partnerships.
Fears that the Government didn't understand the practical difficulties that local authorities face were put to rest last night (23 March) following an amendment to the Coronavirus Bill.
The board of a housing services company was reportedly dismissed in December 2019 following the discovery of a variety of safety and hygiene issues in the properties they manage.
In our latest Company Secretary Update, we focus on the Queen’s Speech over Christmas and the recommendations and commitments in relation to housing.
The Government commissioned an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 in July 2018. The outcome was published in May 2019 which highlighted areas for improvement.
The amount landlords will have to pay occupants entitled to home loss payments is increasing from 1 October 2019.
By early morning on 3 May, it was clear that there had been a huge change in the composition of many councils across the country.
The regulations came into effect on 14 January 2019 and create new tools to help brand owners enforce their rights.
The news that Allied Healthcare is “actively exploring” the sale or transfer of its care and support services means the TUPE implications and risks need to be considered for any would-be buyers.
Join Olwen Dutton, Matthew Gregson and Alex Lawrence in our latest webinar to discuss the decision in R (Harvey) v Ledbury Town Council.
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