In England this covers the legal framework and documents that control companies, academy trusts, charities, foundations, investment funds and similar bodies. Solicitors draft and amend articles of association and governing instruments, prepare shareholder and trustee agreements, advise boards and directors on duties under the Companies Act 2006 and on conflicts of interest, run board appointment and removal processes, prepare resolutions and minutes, manage Companies House filings including confirmation statements and PSC registers, and handle regulatory engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority, the Charity Commission and the Department for Education. They also advise on compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, Listing Rules and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, support audit committees and respond to audits, and represent clients in corporate disputes and petitions in the High Court (Companies Court) and other forums.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Solicitors navigate the Companies Act 2006 provisions, articles of association, shareholder agreements, statutory registers and Companies House filings, Listing Rules and DTRs for listed entities, FCA engagement, Charity Commission reporting and Pensions Regulator duties. They prepare board packs, draft governance policies, run formal meetings and resolutions, manage audit and disclosure processes, and co-ordinate regulatory responses and litigation in the Companies Court or other civil forums.