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August 2024
7 November 2024 | 09:30 - 10:10 BST
This webinar will look at recent company law and corporate governance developments in house legal and company secretarial teams should be aware of. This includes an update on the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, a look at the draft Audit and Corporate Governance Bill and a review of a number of narrative reporting and governance developments. There will also be an update on the duties of directors when a company is in financial difficulties in light of recent case law.
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