s 43 Company contracts
(1) Under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland a contract may be made— (a) by a company, by writing under its common seal, or (b) on behalf of a company, by a person acting under its authority, express or implied. (2) Any formalities required by law in the case of a contract made by an individual also apply, unless a contrary intention appears, to a contract made by or on behalf of a company.