Who Can Execute a Deed?

A deed must be executed by the grantor(s) in presence of the prescribed number of witnesses set forth by the local jurisdiction. It must be delivered to (delivery) and accepted by the grantee (acceptance.)

Do both parties need to execute a deed?

Effect of a deed

The general rule is that once a party has executed a deed, it will take effect against that party in favour of the other named parties even though it has not been executed by those other parties, unless it: Was delivered subject to a condition that all such parties must execute it.

How a company can execute a deed?

Provisions of the Companies Act 2006 came into force on 6th April which mean that a company can execute a deed with the signature of one director, as long as a witness also signs the document to assert that the director's signature is genuine.