What are the legal responsibilities of a company director?

Becoming a director of a limited company is a big responsibility, and there are a number of things you must do. As the South West’s number one corporate team for SMEs, Stephens Scown are here to assist you to understand and undertake those responsibilities. Do watch our video: https://tinyurl.com/ybperhls

In terms of employment, some of the common issues we assist clients with in this area include:

• Drafting Director Service Agreements / Contracts of Employment for senior staff
• Helping you to undertake your responsibilities under TUPE if staff are being transferred into or out of your company e.g. if you are selling or buying all or part of a business, or where there is a change of service provision typically after winning or losing a service contract
• Restrictive Covenants to protect your business interests
• Employment issues linked to Succession Planning
• Director exits – including advice on the duties a director owes to the company