Saxon Woods Investments Ltd v Costa [2026] UKSC 21- Good faith as to ends and means under s.172 Companies Act 2006 – Article by William McCormick KC

On 14 July 2026 the Supreme Court handed down judgment deciding on whether the actions of a director adopted to achieve an outcome which the director considers in good faith to be in the company’s interests, must themselves be taken in good faith.

This article sets out the Supreme Court’s decision, its reasons for reaching that decision and poses some questions as to its wider implications.

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