A public company work covers the formation, governance and listed or large private company activity that can raise funds from the public. It involves compliance with company law, disclosures, and the ongoing duties of directors and the rights of shareholders. A solicitor in this area drafts or reviews articles of association, registers new shares, and handles significant filings with Companies House, as well as board and shareholder resolutions, restructurings, takeovers, and disputes. It can include due diligence, post-completion work, and regulatory scrutiny.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Public company work centres on the provisions, structures and procedures that underpin large organisations. The solicitor handles share issues and capital increases, directors' duties and disqualification risks, corporate governance, annual accounts, disclosures, and regulatory compliance under the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation, as well as complex disputes, takeovers, and insolvency scenarios when applicable.
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