Director Duties 101: What Every UK Director Needs to Know | LegalVision

Subscribe to LegalVision’s YouTube channel:    / @legalvisionlaw   Sign up for our business newsletter to receive updates on our upcoming webinars and legal news: https://lglv.sn/newsletter-uk Receive a free legal health check to assess your business’ legal needs: https://lglv.sn/legal-health-check-uk As your startup grows, your responsibilities as a director can shape key decisions about funding, spending, investors and new business opportunities. However, it can also expose you and the business to risk if you do not comply with your legal obligations. Understanding these duties early can help you avoid costly mistakes and build a stronger foundation. To help you lead with confidence as you scale, Michaela Corley (Practice Leader) discusses: what being a company director means for startup founders; the key director duties under the Companies Act 2006 and how they apply to everyday business decisions; how to manage conflicts, investor interests and new business opportunities; other legal obligations to keep in mind as your startup grows; and practical steps directors can take to make better decisions and reduce risk. About Michaela Corley Michaela is a Practice Leader in LegalVision’s Corporate and Commercial team. Her practice focuses on advising businesses of all sizes, from emerging startups to established corporates and investors. She specialises in providing legal advice and assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, business structuring, governance matters and financial transactions. Visit legalvision.co.uk or call 0808 196 8584 to get in touch with our team. 🚀 STAY CONNECTED WITH US 🚀 To access more legal information videos to help you run your business, subscribe to our channel:    / @legalvisionlaw   AU WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.com.au NZ WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.co.nz UK WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.co.uk LINKEDIN ➡   / legalvision-group   X ➡ https://x.com/LegalVision_law FACEBOOK ➡   / legalvision   INSTAGRAM ➡   / legalvision_law   TIKTOK ➡   / legalvision.law   Request a consultation by visiting our website or emailing us at [email protected] The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date content, laws and regulations may vary, and the information may not apply to your specific circumstances. We encourage you to contact us for a free consultation so we can provide advice specific to your circumstances.