Holding a general meeting

Hybrid company meetings

During the coronavirus pandemic, and as a direct result of the various restrictions on gatherings, the use of hybrid and even wholly virtual meetings accelerated. Even when the worst of that crisis has finally passed, companies are much more likely to adopt flexible wording in their articles so as to future-proof themselves against constitutional issues arising from future crises. Setting down exactly how shareholders may and may not vote in these circumstances is increasingly encouraged, and, depending on which methods are used, companies must ensure that the technology is reliable enough to ensure that meetings and voting procedures are fair and transparent. For further information see Practice Notes: How to call and hold an effective hybrid general meeting and Holding entirely virtual or hybrid general meetings and AGMs.

Holding