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Corporate Secretarial Services

We take on the burden of legal and regulatory compliance to provide peace of mind for our clients around the world.

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Accessible expertise, around the world : Delivering peace of mind around your corporate governance

Our dynamic team of corporate governance experts combined with our 135 year history and FTSE listed ownership sets us apart as a stable, client focused organisation.

Our infrastructure and culture support us in delivering best practice, bespoke yet efficient solutions. 

 70+ governance experts

 120+ jurisdictions supported

 5000+ entities managed

Efficient, client-focused solutions : Flexible governance support designed to meet your needs

Supporting 350+ organisations in meeting governance requirements for over 5,000 entities means that we have seen it all. We bring this insight and resulting innovation and efficiency to each and every appointment. 

Whether interim cover, global entity management, outsourced company secretary or something in between we take a flexible approach, working with clients to find a delivery model and budget that aligns with their needs. 

Discover our governance and secretarial services below. 

The role of in-house legal and compliance teams is becoming increasingly complex. As an outsourced provider of governance services we support clients, as part of their team, as and when they need us. This could be as interim support during busy periods, for specialist projects or as a fully outsourced co-sec (plus everything in between).

The range of services we offer include: 

  • Board and Committee meeting management
  • Committee structure and terms of reference
  • Company annual reports and filings
  • AGM management
  • Board and governance effectiveness reviews
  • Transaction support

Our Global Entity Management team is spread across the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong and the USA. We also work with partners in over 120 jurisdictions to provide peace of mind for our legal and compliance clients around the globe.

The highly experienced, delivery-focused team takes care of both high-volume entity management and tailored corporate governance projects. We work with the smartest technology to provide full, real-time visibility on global entity compliance, workflow status for event-driven changes and secure access to board documents.

Our entity management expert support with: 

•    Entity Management
•    Global Entity Management
•    Subsidiary governance
•    Annual compliance and statutory filings
•    Incorporations, share issuance and restructures
•    Corporate health checks
•    Registered office address
•    Register of overseas entities verification and filing

As an Investment Trust ourselves we are well placed to support those facing additional regulatory and compliance requirements. 

Financial Services and Regulated Companies

Our Financial Services / Regulated team specialises in navigating the complexity of modern regulation, giving you the peace of mind of a governance model that not only complies but adds value -  letting you concentrate on your own strategic goals and objectives.

Investment Trusts and Listed Entities

We provide governance support for investment trusts and companies preparing for a public listing (IPOs). As an investment trust ourself we are well placed to deliver these services. 

Our award winning team : Meet our governance experts

Our trusted LawDeb experts are based in London, Manchester, Dublin, Hong Kong and Delaware and work with a wider network across 120 jurisdictions.

Each client has a named contact for everyday communication but can be confident in the bench strength of the team. 

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In the spotlight : ECCTA: Director and PSC verification

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is bringing about the biggest changes to Companies House since it was established in 1844.  

One of the most significant changes is the introduction of identity verification for all new and existing registered company directors, People with Significant Control, and those delivering documents to the Registrar. 

The rules apply to:

•    Directors and PSCs of companies incorporated in the UK;

•    Both existing companies and newly incorporated companies;

•    Members/ partners of LLPs and limited partnerships; and

•    Anyone else making filings at Companies House (such as lawyers or company secretarial service providers)

Consequences of non-compliance:

•    Criminal proceedings – which could result in a fine;

•    Civil penalties issued by Companies House; 

•    Incorporations/ registration of a new company being rejected;

•    Being unable to file statutory filings; and

•    The public register being annotated to show the individual’s status as ‘unverified’

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Dedicated US team : Delaware Corporate Services

Delaware Corporate Services (“DCS”) has been providing quality service to Corporations, Fortune 500 Companies, Professionals, Financial Institutions, and Law Firms, large and small for over 35 years.

We can promptly and easily obtain State, County and International official documents whenever needed.

For more information on how we can help you, contact the team today.

Tel: (800)-426-2327; Email: dcs@lawdeb.com

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