
Directors’ Duties
When a business is under pressure or facing insolvency risk, directors must make decisions that balance survival with strict legal obligations. Get clear guidance across sectors on obligations under the Companies Act 2006 and insolvency law.

Legal advice on directors’ duties
We focus on practical steps that reduce exposure, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure compliance with the expectations of shareholders, creditors, and regulators.
From documenting board decisions to addressing potential wrongful trading claims, access strategic advice that keeps you aligned with statutory obligations and commercial realities. Whether you’re managing short-term liquidity challenges or long-term restructuring, we help you act in a way that protects your business and safeguards your role.
We can support with:
- Clarifying directors’ statutory responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006
- Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
- Drafting and reviewing board minutes to demonstrate compliance
- Defending directors in wrongful or fraudulent trading claims
- Advising on disqualification risks
- Support through investigations and court proceedings.
With long-term legal support shaped by multidisciplinary restructuring and insolvency expertise, we help directors navigate high-risk decisions, demonstrate compliance, and protect their future.
Speak to a Legal Partner
Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Contact our Specialists
Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentYour next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.




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