Corporate finance update

Taylor&Emmet’s corporate team recently advised SCX Limited - November 2011 - Taylor&Emmet’s corporate team recently advised SCX Limited on the disposal of its subsidiary, Guardian Cradle Maintenance Limited to Premier Technical Services Group Limited. Accountancy advice was provided by Roddis Taylor Robinson.

T&E advised on the acquisition of certain shares in GRIP-UK Limited - September 2011 - The summer holiday season is now coming to an end and as always at this time of year, there is a "back to school" feeling in the air. We certainly have a number of significant projects which are just starting to get under way - hopefully it will be an active autumn period for us all.

Enforceability of side letter considered - August 2011 - In the case of Barbudev v Eurocom Cable Management Bulgaria EOOD & Others the High Court was asked to consider whether a side letter constituted a legally binding document or was merely an agreement to agree.

Distribution Investments Limited and ICT Logistics Limited for Seafield Logistics Limited. - July 2011 - Taylor&Emmet’s corporate team recently advised on the acquisition of Kent-based freight forwarding companies, Distribution Investments Limited and ICT Logistics Limited for Seafield Logistics Limited.

Correct measure of damages for a breach of contract - June 2011 - In the recent case of MMP GmbH v Antal International Network Ltd the High Court had to consider the most appropriate measure of damages for a breach of contract: loss of profits or the diminution in value of the company at the time of the breach?

What counts as a ‘subsidiary’? - May 2011- In the recent case of Enviroco Ltd v Farstad Supply A/S the Supreme Court considered what is meant by ‘subsidiary’ in the Companies Act 1985 (and Companies Act 2006). In this case Enviroco Ltd claimed the benefit of an indemnity in respect of damage to a vessel.

Does an entire agreement clause do what it says on the tin? - April 2011- Taylor&Emmet’s Corporate and Commercial Property Teams recently acted for a Sheffield based Trust which acquired the entire issued share capital of a commercial property holding company with assets located in Chesterfield. The Vendor was a Luxembourg based company.

Can a guarantee be enforced if it is not in writing? - March 2011 - Taylor&Emmet’s corporate team recently advised on a management buyout of Sheffield Electric Co (Contractors) Limited.The legal work was led by Peter Crawford. Corporate finance advice was provided by Chris Sellars and Matt Milnes from Hart Shaw.

Can a chain of emails constitute a valid guarantee? - February 2011 - Taylor&Emmet’s corporate team recently advised on a management buyout of Linston Limited by two of its senior employees, Mark Edwards and Patrick Smout.

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