Location: The Royal College of Surgeons

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Serle Court is excited to host a joint book launch celebrating the publication of The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships, Sixth Edition and The Law and Practice of Shareholders’ Agreements, Sixth Edition. The launch will take place as a canapé and drinks reception at The Royal College of Surgeons, in the Library and Erasmus Wilson Rooms, from 18:00–22:00 (GST).

About the Books

The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships Sixth Edition:

This leading text contains a penetrating analysis of problem areas, as well as practical guidance. Whittaker and Machell on the Law of Limited Liability Partnerships comprehensively sets out the law of limited liability partnerships in England and Wales.

For legal practitioners and other professionals advising on the incorporation of an LLP, and on any of the legal and taxation aspects of carrying on a business through the medium of an LLP, The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships is a 'must have' purchase.

Thomas Braithwaite, Jennifer Haywood, Matthew Morrison KC, Jennifer Meech, Adil Mohamedbhai, Lara Kuehl, Emma Hargreaves, Andrew Gurr and Matthew Innes from Serle Court have all contributed to this edition; along with Clare Murray, Sarah Chilton and Beth Hale, assisted by Emma Bartlett, Emma Sangeelee and Anaya Price of CM Murray LLP; James Knott, Albert Sampson, Lara Hassell-Hart and Zara McGlone of 4 Stone Buildings; Jitendra Patel and Neil Williams of BDO LLP; Marika Lemos KC; Ben Hobden and Greg Coburn of Harney Westwood & Riegels; Raza Mithani of Conselis Law; Gareth Bell and Wayne Atkinson of Collas Crill; Martin Paul of Bedell Cristin; and Ali Adamjee of Chambers of Sir Hamid Moollan KC.

The Law and Practice of Shareholders’ Agreements, Sixth Edition

Now in its sixth edition, this popular, fully updated title explains the law on shareholders' agreements in a clear and comprehensible style. It guides the reader through issues to consider when drafting a shareholders' agreement, highlighting the commercial issues facing the client and ultimately the draftsmen.

It examines how shareholders can enforce their rights should a dispute arise, and in the event of insolvency or other reason for termination. It contains a number of precedents likely to be of use to those drafting, or advising in relation to shareholders' agreements. 

Jennifer Haywood, Gareth Tilley, Jonathan McDonagh and Max Marenbon of Serle Court have contributed to this edition by updating several chapters as Christopher Ryan has retired.

To purchase your copies

The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships, Sixth Edition is available to purchase from Bloomsbury Professional using this link - Whittaker and Machell on the Law of Limited Liability Partnerships: : John Machell KC: Bloomsbury Professional - Bloomsbury Professional.

The Law and Practice of Shareholders’ Agreements, Sixth Edition is available to purchase from LexisNexis using this link - Reece & Ryan: The Law and Practice of Shareholders' Agreements Sixth edition | LexisNexis UK