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Detailed Companies Act 2006 briefings - Implementing the new and forthcoming measures
The Companies Act is a substantial re-write of existing company law, so there is a lot to digest. this seminar will take a look at two important areas that will affect all companies: the new e-communications provisions and the changes in the rules relating to holding meetings and passing resolutions which will take effect on 1 October 2007.
Your questions answered...
- Is the company obliged to communicate by email?
- How will the wording of standard notices and minutes change after 1 October 2007?
- Which companies will have to hold AGMs after 1 October 2007?
- Can I still appoint proxies or corporate representatives after 1 October 2007?
- Will I need to amend my company's articles in October 2007?
Thursday 22 November 2007
'Reception Room'
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9DW
Cost: £75.00 + VAT
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Seminar timetable
08:30 | Registration and breakfast
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09:00 | E-communication
A look at the new rules relating to e-communications by and to companies, including a practical look at the issues to be considered when using these provisions. The rules are already in force.
Annual General Meetings
After 1 October 2007 most private companies will no longer be required to hold AGMs and the rules for public companies holdings AGMs will change. This session will consider the changes and highlight the effect on different types of companies.
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09:45 | Coffee break
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10:00 | Meetings and resolutions
The changes to these rules will affect all companies, both public and private, which convene meetings or pass resolutions after 1 October 2007. this session will consider how the new rules differ from previous rules, including a look at the new provisions for voting, appointing proxies and conducting polls. We will also highlight the practical implications of these changes for companies, company secretaries and professional advisers.
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10:45 | There will be an opportunity for delegates to ask questions
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"As always Jordans provide the information required clearly and concisely so it can be use in the office workplace." - Carol Cook - Princecroft Willis LLP.
"Well organised documented seminar with speakers clearly well experienced both in the subject matter and dealing with the new legislation for practical purposes" - John Sharpe - Gregory Rowcliffe Milners
Speakers
The speakers delivering this seminar are qualified solicitors working in the Internal Legal Services team at Jordans Limited. They each have extensive corporate and commercial legal experience gained in private practice.
Within Jordans, they are responsible for looking at how the Companies Act will affect the company's businesses and clients. They have been assessing the practical implications of the act on the various corporate services offered, including the production of new precedents, review and amendment of procedures, development of new services and ensuring that all employees are fully trained on the new Act. They also have internal company secretarial responsibility for ensuring that all Jordans' group companies are fully compliant with the new law.
Janis Law
Janis is Jordans' Group Chief Solicitor and Director for Corporate Services. She has 17 years of corporate legal experience gained at the major law firm, Osborne Clarke.
Kathleen O'Reilly
Kathleen supports Janis as Senior Legal Advisor. She joined Jordans in May 1999 and has worked for Veale Wasbrough and Beachcrofts respectively.
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