Minute the decision
Good minutes show the decision, information considered, conflicts, quorum, statutory or constitutional basis, and filing action required after approval.
Guide
Companies Act director duties checklist
A short operating checklist for board decisions, conflicts, approvals, and Companies Act 2006 duties.
By The Counsel editorial deskReviewed against primary legislation and case law for England & WalesLast reviewed 15 June 2026How we source this →
Watch conflicts and solvency
Directors should consider duties under sections 171 to 177, especially conflicts, success of the company, independent judgment, and care, skill, and diligence.
Use a board pack
Generate a board pack for routine approvals and run Corporate Review on unusual or high-value actions.
Guide
AI contract review for England & Wales
How AI contract review should work when the governing law is England & Wales rather than a generic US contract model.
Guide
UK NDA template guide
What to include in a non-disclosure agreement governed by the laws of England & Wales.
Employment
IR35 contract review checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing contractor agreements against IR35 risk indicators.