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The UK Co-operative Group has published its proposed governance reforms and called its Special General Meeting for 30th August 2014. You can see the press release about the proposals here. The full rules including all the amendments intended to achieve the … Continue reading →

August 11, 2014 by isn | 1 Comment

Many of you will have heard about the legal changes that have come into force this year. At some point I’ll tidy up this website to give them more prominence as a resource for readers, whether lawyers, co-ops, bencoms or … Continue reading →

August 3, 2014 by isn | Leave a comment

On Monday afternoon Lord Naseby introduced a private members’ bill in the House of Lords which will, if passed, be very helpful to co-ops, friendly societies and mutual insurers. It removes some of the technical legal obstacles that limit their use of shares to raise capital. … Continue reading →

July 26, 2013 by isn | Leave a comment

Here is a recording of the Co-op Fortnight Law Lecture and Discussion in mp3 form for you to download if you have an hour to spare or trouble sleeping…..If you look at the slides while listening, it may make more … Continue reading →

July 18, 2013 by isn | Leave a comment

Whatever Happened to Cobbetts…….

February 8, 2013 by isn

This has been a hectic week that has involved living in interesting times. Some of you will  know that, when doing legal practice work, I have, for many years, operated through a freelance consultancy arrangement with Manchester Solicitors Cobbetts LLP . On 31st … Continue reading →

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