Understanding the Expertise of a Notary Public with FEATURE OF THE MONTH 15 The role played by notaries public is one that has become especially valuable in recent years with the advent of Brexit and the continuing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. While rarely recognised in the wider corporate space, the services that notaries provide are often integral to the work of both individuals and corporations operating overseas. Experienced notary public Kuldip Bhatti explores some of these aspects in this month’s featured interview with Lawyer Monthly Magazine. What are the services offered by a notary, what is their value to companies and individuals, and how is this changing in the modern age? Kuldip shares his insights along with a look into his own practice and plans for the future. To begin with the basics, what role does a notary perform for a company in the UK? What services can they provide to a corporation or similar organisation? A notary public can legalise many types of documents for companies for use both in England and most commonly overseas. These include: • Documents for setting up companies abroad • Corporate powers of attorney • Certificates of good standing • Apostille and legalisation services • Notarisation of company documents such as resolutions, minutes, Articles of Association, etc. • Notarisation of share certificates • Notarisation of documents required for the sale and purchase of companies Kuldip Bhatti
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