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A Shareholder’s Right to Inspect a Company’s Register: Practical Guide

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A company is required by law to keep a register containing information on the identities and addresses of its members available for inspection. Some registers are publicly accessible while others require requests to inspect. This article discusses how to request a copy of the register as set out in the Company Act 2006 (‘CA 2006’) and what to do if the request is refused. Knowing these rights of inspection can be useful for those who suspect fraud in a company, such as investor fraud or collective investment scheme fraud.

Fraud Prevention in Right to Buy and Right to Acquire Schemes

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Right to Buy and Right to Acquire schemes help social housing tenants become homeowners, but also expose housing associations to serious fraud risks. Effective fraud prevention is essential to protect affordable homes, ensure fairness, and maintain trust.

Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs)

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We are delighted to announce that Tenet has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs), which celebrate outstanding contributions to the fight against fraud and financial crime. Tenet Director and founder, Arun Chauhan has been nominated for Outstanding Manager or Director, and our Head of Disputes, Liane Atcheson, has been nominated for Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional.

Breach of fiduciary duties: a company context

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In this article Tenet looks at fiduciary duties in a company context as between a company and its directors. Tenet considers what options a company and/or its shareholders may have when a director or former director is found to have breached their fiduciary duties to the company, and what remedies may be available in those circumstances.

Failure to Prevent Fraud: The New Offence Comes into Force

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Fraud Prevention Isn’t Optional. It’s the Law. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the “Act”) “failure to prevent fraud” corporate criminal offence comes into force from 1st September 2025. It has been introduced as part of the Government’s campaign to reduce fraud, which now accounts for 41% of all crime in the UK. In this article we identify the key components of the offence and highlights the impact its introduction will have on businesses.

Bribery Risks in Your Supply

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The importance of having robust supply chains cannot be overstated. Recent geopolitical and societal events have caused widespread disruption on a scale not seen in recent history and as a result supply chains are having to adapt to the constant changing landscape causing financial pressure on margins. Where there are difficulties, risks increase, especially as there are those who will seek to take advantage of any situation for personal gain.