Limited Company Law

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Calling all Directors...Part 1

Jennifer Sewell, January 31 2025

Here at Sewell Law, we work with lots of Directors and decision makers. Directors come in all shapes and sizes. There is no exam to pass or qualification to take before being appointed a Director. Sometimes Directors do not fully appreciate the duties and obligations on them. This can lead to a Director finding themselves in hot water and needing...

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When is a director liable for debts of the company?

Gordon Sewell, May 10 2024

We are often asked by shareholders and directors whether they can be made liable for the debts of their limited company. It is a long established pillar of English law that a limited company has its own legal identity. This means that each limited company is its own “person” separate to its directors and shareholders. A limited company can enter...

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