Who is a Director? A brief review of Directors' duties and responsibilities

Who is a Director? A brief review of Directors' duties and responsibilities

It’s remarkable how often the title ‘director’ is used to describe someone’s position in a business. The title confers a sense of importance which is why it is often used but being a ‘real’ director brings with it a considerable degree of responsibility and potential liabilities, and if this was more widely understood there would be a greater reluctance to so casually use the title.

Crypto-assets: what they are, practical applications and legal implications?

Crypto-assets: what they are, practical applications and legal implications?

It is very likely that you will have heard of such terms as ‘crypto-currency’, ‘blockchain’ and ‘bitcoin’. Despite a growing awareness of the sector, there are many who do not understand what crypto-assets entail or, perhaps more pertinently, its applications and implications.