Elemental CoSec, Company Secretarial | Chambers NewLaw Profile

About

Provided by Elemental CoSec

Type of Work Handled

Elemental delivers expert company secretarial and governance services, supporting compliance, corporate transactions, and strategic reviews. Their integrated approach combines legal, tax, and accounting expertise to provide comprehensive, practical solutions, particularly for clients in regulated and complex sectors. Services range from routine filings to multi-jurisdictional corporate actions.

Categories of Clients

Clients include law firms, banks, investment managers, energy companies, public sector bodies, and high-growth businesses. Elemental supports global leaders such as CBRE and Torm plc, as well as boutique firms and non-profits, all benefiting from responsive and tailored support.

Recent Work Highlights

• In 2024, took over Howard Kennedy LLP’s company secretarial division, managing client transitions and forming a strategic partnership.

• Supported a US$320m capital reduction for Torm plc, coordinating with advisers in Copenhagen.

• Led RA International plc through a 2025 AIM de-listing, advising on governance and regulatory matters.

• Streamlined filings, transitions, and relocation for a major renewable energy investment manager across 40+ UK entities.

• Appointed by a UK Magic Circle law firm to provide secretarial services under a formal framework agreement.

Specialisations

Law Firm CoSec outsourcing.
Regulated Entities
Integrated company secretarial and tax advice.
Economic Crime Compliance.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Company Secretarial - Global-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Elemental CoSec is a leading independent provider of company secretarial services for companies operating in the UK. Elemental's experienced team of governance professionals provide support in entity management matters, including ones involving the Register of Overseas Entities, and in business-critical corporate governance mandates. Clients also benefit from Elemental's in-house accountancy and tax support.

Notable practitioners

Nick Lindsay is the founder and managing director of Elemental, and a key contact.

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Work Highlights

Elemental acted as company secretary to Torm. This included supporting the company in connection with a court-ordered USD320 million reduction of capital.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Elemental is outstanding at producing board minutes that are accurate and timely, and at obtaining director approvals. This is helped by the fact there is rarely a need to make clarifications.