Shackleton on The Law and Practice of Meetings, 17th Edition by John Pugh-Smith | 2026*

Shackleton on The Law and Practice of Meetings, 17th Edition by John Pugh-Smith | 2026*

Shackleton on the Law and Practice of Meetings is a leading reference work on the legal and practical aspects of meetings involving companies, charities, and public sector organisations. It offers a comprehensive account of the applicable law alongside detailed and practical guidance on conducting and managing meetings.

Key Features of Shackleton on The Law and Practice of Meetings, 17th Edition: 

• Examines the legal consequences and requirements relating to both public and private meetings.

• Provides practical guidance on the key considerations involved in planning, organising, and conducting meetings.

• Covers various types of meetings, including board, committee, shareholder, and public sector meetings.

• Explains the different forms of resolutions and the procedures for passing them during meetings.

• Offers guidance on maintaining proper conduct, order, and fairness throughout meetings.

• Identifies relevant statutory provisions under the Companies Act 2006 and other applicable legislation.

• Addresses meetings involving different types of charitable organisations.

• Examines the application of natural justice and the public sector equality duty, particularly in relation to access to information and participation in in-person and online meetings open to the public.

• Includes practical examples and checklists to assist with the effective management of company meetings.

• Explores the powers, responsibilities, and functions of directors in relation to meetings.

• Provides guidance on conducting meetings across all levels of local government.

• Explains the procedures and rights relating to access to information.

What's New in Shackleton on The Law and Practice of Meetings,17th Edition: 

• Thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the latest developments in company, insolvency, and local government law, with particular attention to accessibility, equality, digital governance, and the relationship between information law and the conduct of meetings.

• Examines significant legislative developments, including the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, and the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.

• Includes discussion of recent case law, including R (The University of Sussex) v The Office for Students [2026] EWHC 984 (Admin), R (Spitalfields Historic Building Trust) v Tower Hamlets LBC [2025] UKSC 11, and R (Greenfields (IOW) Ltd) v Isle of Wight Council [2025] EWCA Civ 488.

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