Explanatory Notes

Companies Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 46

8 November 2006

Territorial Extent and Devolution

Crown Dependencies

16.Part 28 of the Act (takeovers) contains provision enabling it to be extended by Order in Council to the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands. This reflects the existing jurisdiction of the Takeover Panel (as the takeover regulator) and has been agreed by the relevant Island authorities. If the power were to be exercised, there would be further consultation with the Island authorities beforehand.