Recent developments in corporate law: corporate law post COVID-19

In this episode, host Sophie Brookes explains some recent changes to company procedures as certain Covid-19 temporary measures come to an end and explains how the UK's financial services regime is beginning to diverge from the EU post-Brexit. In this episode: We look at the temporary measures that were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and outline what's going to happen with those going forward; We outline the new process of stamping stock transfer forms via email; We discuss whether it is possible for a company to validly hold a general meeting on an entirely virtual basis now that the emergency provisions allowing this have expired; We explore the new restructuring plan which is now a permanent measure; We provide an overview of key post-Brexit changes including the Financial Services Act.