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Directors, take note: Practical tips for UK directors to avoid personal liability

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Hannah Field | Shoosmiths, Hayley Capani | Shoosmiths

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Directors’ pitfalls: practical guidance for directors seeking to avoid personal liability in light of the recent Wright v Chappell case.

What matters

In this article, we discuss key practical tips for directors seeking to avoid personal liability.

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Wright v Chappell highlighted the importance of being fully aware of your statutory and fiduciary duties as a director to avoid being personally liable. This can be achieved by seeking

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