Bring your company secretariat records, resolutions and sequencing into order

It often comes up when a company has gone through changes over time and the records need to be brought into line. That might involve director changes, share issues, transfers, governance updates or a general records clean-up before fundraising, due diligence or an internal review. In those situations, the legal task is usually not just one resolution or one register entry. The documents often need to match each other and reflect the order in which events actually happened. This service is aimed at that practical paperwork and sequencing exercise.

It helps to have your current company details, articles, details of directors and shareholders, copies of any existing registers, and any past resolutions or governance documents already on file. If the work relates to a specific event, such as a share issue or director appointment, we may also need the relevant dates, background documents and any filings already made. The more clearly the paperwork reflects what has happened in the business, the easier it is to identify gaps and prepare a coherent set of records and approvals.

Yes. Some steps may involve filings, acceptance decisions or processing times that sit with Companies House or another authority, and those outcomes are outside Sprintlaw's control. Our role is to handle If your matter needs more support, we will make that clear before any additional work begins. If regulator or authority requirements affect your matter, we will talk you through the practical next steps. so a filing or update may not move at the same pace as the legal drafting. If earlier filings were incorrect, corrective work may also be needed.

Because one document often depends on another having been dealt with first. For example, a register update may need to reflect a board or shareholder approval, or a filing step may assume the underlying governance document has already been validly prepared. If the sequence is wrong, the records can become inconsistent or harder to explain later during due diligence, banking checks or an internal dispute. Part of this service is identifying the likely order of the paperwork so the company records make sense as a set, rather than as isolated documents.

Sometimes that is workable for a very simple change, but issues often arise where the company records do not match the actual events, dates or approvals. A template resolution may not fit the company's articles, ownership position or the sequence of decisions that has already taken place. That can create problems later when someone reviews the records closely, such as investors, buyers, lenders or other stakeholders. This service is useful where several governance documents interact and you want the paperwork brought into a more coherent legal order.

Working with us is simple. Start by submitting an enquiry through our website using the form at the top of this page or on our Get Started page. A legal project manager will review your enquiry within 1 business day and reach out to understand your needs.

They'll send you a fixed fee quote outlining costs, scope, and timing. If you're happy, you can accept and sign our engagement letter online. Once that's done, we'll connect you with an expert lawyer who will complete your project via email, phone, or video chat, with the timing confirmed in your quote.

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At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from £100 to £1,500 depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Sprintlaw UK operates fully virtually, with the team working online across the UK to provide support to startups and small businesses nationwide. Many of our team are based in London and often meet at co-working offices, but our operations remain fully digital, ensuring flexibility and efficiency for both our clients and team.