Our articles are written by experts in their field and include individual barristers, solicitors, academics, judges, and leading firms in relevant areas of practice. JIBFL offers authoritative insights into global banking and financial law, providing essential updates for legal practitioners and policymakers. Covering key topics like lending, security interests, derivatives, debt capital markets, banking and finance related disputes, crypto, FinTech and financial regulation, JIBFL serves as a trusted resource for navigating complex legal challenges and staying informed in the financial sector. If you would like to contribute, please email .

A company’s objects: do they still matter?

18 March 2024 / Author(s): Andrew Thornton KC , Ben Shaw KC
Issue: December 2023 / Categories: Feature

In this article the authors consider why a company’s objects continue to be relevant despite recent legislative developments and the implications of s 31(2)(c) and s 31(3) Companies Act 2006 should a counterparty proceed with a contract outside the company’s objects before registration of a notice of amendment of the company’s objects.

If you are already a User, sign in
Or you can register free of charge to read a limited amount of subscriber content per month.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email directing you back to read this article in full.
Alternatively you can subscribe here to read unlimited content.