Directors' Duties | Understanding Company Director Responsibilities

Commercial solicitor Julie Hunter provides guidance on director's duties and also considers the consequences directors can face if they are in breach of a duty. Julie also explains how a solicitor can assist company directors, whether setting up a new business, dealing with insolvency or handling a potential breach of duty.

Julie provides guidance on the following queries:

What it the difference between an owner and a director?
If someone has director in their job title do they have director's duties?
Who has director's duties?
What are the seven main director's duties?
Are any of the duties more important than the others?
What happens if a director breaches a duty?
What are the consequences for a director who breaches a duty?
How can a solicitor help?

[jaekyulee]

Hello. Thanks for good video. I have a question. Director has a duty to obey law? Or not to breach law? Why 7 duties don't mention it?

[bestymusic]

Hello and good afternoon I am opening a charity which will involve people with mental health issues. I not sure who I can use for directors ? would be grateful thanks