Welcome to the June 2026 edition of our Corporate Bulletin

In this issue

• Our podcast on the  duties of a director 
• Our Corporate team has expanded 
• Download your free guide to Employee Ownership Trusts

Liz Barton

Partner & Head of Corporate

Directors’ Duties Podcast

What are directors’ duties, why do they matter, and what are the key risks and pitfalls directors need to be aware of?

New Data Complaints Handling Procedures from

19 June 2026

How senior management in regulated finance can comply with dual regulation

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 represents a significant development in the UK’s data protection framework. Is your organisation ready?

For many firms and individuals regulatory regimes overlap, creating a combined set of obligations that shape how decisions are made, documented, and overseen.

Doyle Clayton appoints new corporate associate

Brendan Miller is the latest recruit to our Corporate team in London. He is qualified in England and Wales, South Africa and Lesotho, with a strong background in commercial and corporate law gained across multiple jurisdictions.

Brendan's insights into private company share buybacks

A share buyback provides a company with a useful mechanism to create a market for shares when it may be difficult or undesirable to sell to a third party purchaser.

EOT CGT relief and options for payment

Despite changes to CGT relief, the EOT route continues to be the most tax-efficient exit route available for individuals disposing of shares in a trading company.

Employee Ownership Trusts: A practical guide

Download our free guide to gain clear, expert insight into whether an EOT could work for your business.

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