As part of our leading corporate team, our company secretarial experts include solicitors, members of ICSA and paralegals.  

We advise and support companies of all types, from early stage businesses through to multinationals and listed companies.  

Our team provide the full spectrum of company secretarial services, ranging from company formations to maintaining statutory books.  

We will provide you with a tailored secretarial service that meets your specific needs.  We can also act as your company secretary (which we do for a number of private companies and listed companies) and provide a registered office address for your company.

We also advise on a wide range of company law matters including:

  • allotment of shares, directors’ authority to allot shares and pre-emption rights
  • transfer of shares, including a check of the company’s articles of association for any restrictions
  • general meetings, including preparation of documents and advice in relation to timescales. We will also consider attendance at general meetings where requested
  • articles of association, including a review of existing articles and advising on amendments necessary to reflect the current law and practice
  • change of company name
  • reconstitution of statutory books
  • reorganisations of share capital
  • preparation of dormant accounts
  • re-registrations 
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When it comes to running your business, we get that dealing with corporate records and compliance jobs can be demanding on your time. That’s where our Company Secretarial Unit (CSU) steps in to guide you through the legal maze so you can focus on the good stuff.

Peace of mind? Yes. Time and costs saved? Absolutely.

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You can unlock a wealth of insights and expertise with our Company Secretarial Unit (CSU). An integral part of our corporate team, the CSU provides practical legal advice and solutions for compliance matters, all fine-tuned through years of working with clients.

Here’s a rundown of our services:

  • Keeping statutory registers up to date, handling confirmation statements, and managing officer documentation
  • Personalised services like having a dedicated company secretary and providing a registered office address
  • Company formation and other legal matters, including changing company names, share allotments and updating Companies House forms
  • Secretarial tasks, such as taking minutes during meetings.
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At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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Our clients include a diverse range of businesses and sectors from corporate groups, private and listed companies, and property management companies to local authorities, academies, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. No matter your situation, you’ll be matched with a team of lawyers who know your sector like the back of their hands.

We’re here to tackle the complex stuff. Think company restructurings or drafting a shareholders' agreement and articles of association. Whether you need guidance on share capital or corporate governance issues, we’ve got the playbook.

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"The team are pragmatic and easy to work with. An experienced team with a good depth of resource." 

Chambers and Partners 2025
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