PenroseCorp is experiencing severe cash-flow problems and engages Martha, an agent to canvass new overseas customers. While Martha is active overseas, the directors of PenroseCorp decide to discontinue business and liquidate the company. The agent, who is unaware of the company’s liquidation, subsequently enters into a number of contracts with certain parties in the US, Australia, India and Ukraine on behalf of PenroseCorp. Advise Martha as to her legal situation. [Relevant cases or materials of interest: S 51 of UK Companies Act 2006; Collen v Wright 1857; Warranty of Authority; Pacific and General Insurance Co Ltd v Hazell 1997; Cotronic (UK) Ltd v Dezonie 1991]