I need advice on my duties as a director - Wembley

Directors owe duties to the company that bite hardest exactly when a business is under pressure. Early advice reduces the risk of personal liability.

• Duties under sections 171 to 177 of the Companies Act 2006
• Managing conflicts of interest and related party transactions
• The shift to creditor interests when insolvency threatens

Am I personally liable for company debts?

Usually not, but wrongful trading, personal guarantees and misfeasance claims are important exceptions.

What records should I keep?

Minuted board decisions showing what was considered and why are the strongest evidence that duties were discharged properly.

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