# Group Companies

> in relation to each party, the party itself, its subsidiaries, any holding company or parent company of the party and any subsidiary of any such holding

**Term:** Group Companies  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

### Definition 1

in relation to each party, the party itself, its subsidiaries, any holding company or parent company of the party and any subsidiary of any such holding company or parent company as such terms are defined in section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006;.

### Definition 2

the Company and each and any of the Subsidiaries from time to time;.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When obligations should extend to all companies under common control
- If section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006 controls the definition
- Where group structure can change during the contract term

### Relevant sectors

- Legal Services
- Business Services
- Commercial Contracts

## Relevant contract types

- [Service Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/service-agreement)
- [Sale Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/sale-agreement)
- [Partnership Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/partnership-agreement)

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