Analysis
Director Liability in a SaaS Scale-Up's Failed Enterprise Deal
Overview
What this challenge is about.
Analyze the facts: the CEO, without board approval, promised a client custom features that the product team could not deliver, leading to contract termination and a £500K loss. The board had delegated sales strategy to the CEO. Determine whether the CEO breached duties under the Companies Act 2006, and whether the board failed in oversight. Provide a memo with legal analysis and recommendations to mitigate future liability.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Assess director liability for a CEO's unauthorized promise that caused a significant loss, and evaluate the board's oversight duties under UK company law.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Analyze director duties under the Companies Act 2006
- Apply the business judgment rule to real facts
- Evaluate board oversight responsibilities
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for director liability
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