Corporate
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If you have ever looked at employee share schemes, you have probably come across Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI). They are often regarded as the gold standard for rewarding and retaining...
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The announcement of a new Founders’ Relief in the Autumn 2026 Budget is likely to attract plenty of attention. In principle, a 10% capital gains tax (CGT) rate on gains...
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Ashtons Legal has advised Bordon Industries, part of UK-based Euston Ventures, on its acquisition of United Silicones Limited, completed on 6 May 2026. Euston Ventures invests in specialist manufacturing, industrial...
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Ashtons Legal has advised Euston Ventures Group on its acquisition of Ventilation & Environmental Supplies Ltd (VES), a well-established Dudley-based supplier to the ductwork, heating and ventilation sector. Euston Ventures...
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) has introduced the greatest changes to UK company law in recent years; notably including the need for directors and persons of...
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Securities Transfer Tax – the government’s proposed replacement for Stamp Duty on shares and securities The UK government has published draft legislation with the aim of replacing Stamp Duty on...
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Since 29 June 2026, companies and partnerships (including LLPs) can now face criminal liability where a senior manager commits an offence while acting within the actual or apparent scope of...
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This article has been produced following the final session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ session on preparing for succession, sale and long-term value. It looks...
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Under sections 994 to 999 of the Companies Act 2006, shareholders may petition the court where the company’s affairs have been, or are being, conducted in a manner that is...
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This article has been produced following the second session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ series, which explores how business owners can better prepare for succession, sale,...
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From 6 April 2026, reforms announced in the 2025 Budget have expanded eligibility for Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes. What is an EMI scheme? An EMI scheme is a government-backed...
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The Emerging Companies team at Ashtons has advised Norwich safeguarding start-up Aidos on its seed funding round. Aidos is a fast-growing safeguarding technology that makes children and teachers in photos...
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