Best Practices In Contract Drafting To Prevent Debt Issues

Effective contract drafting is critical for mitigating financial risk and avoiding disputes that could lead to insolvency or costly debt recovery proceedings. Contractual obligations are governed under UK law by statutory frameworks, such as the Insolvency Act 1986 and Debt...

Business dispute resolution

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Best Practices In Contract Drafting To Prevent Debt Issues

Effective contract drafting is critical for mitigating financial risk and avoiding disputes that could lead to insolvency or costly debt…

A Business Guide To The Late Payment Of Commercial...

Late payment remains one of the most persistent challenges facing UK businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that depend on…

Managing & Recovering Commercial Debts: A Guide for Businesses

Every business will encounter late or unpaid invoices at some point. The difference between a manageable delay and a costly…

How Divorce Can Impact Businesses & Business Owners

Divorce is a complex process that can and will affect many people. The personal consequences are naturally significant, but it…

The Value Of Family Agreements For Business Owners

In the context of divorce, businesses may be treated as a matrimonial asset or as a resource available to one…

Commercial contracts

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Legal Due Diligence In A Share Or Asset Purchase...

In a share or asset purchase, legal due diligence (DD) is essential to ensure the buyer fully understands what they…

Joint Ventures – What You Need To Know

A joint venture (JV) is a business arrangement where two or more parties collaborate on a specific project by pooling…

Warranties & Indemnities – Protecting The Seller In A...

In a share purchase agreement (SPA), warranties are indemnities are used by the buyer to allocate certain liabilities to the…

Comparing Asset Sale & Share Sale

When buying or selling a business, one of the first questions to address is whether the transaction will take place…

What Is An Electronic Signature?

An electronic signature means any signature in electronic form. That could be: Typing your name at the bottom of an…

What Is Due Diligence In Company Acquisitions?

The company acquisition process can be an exciting time, signalling the start of a new opportunity for both the buyer…

Corporate governance

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Why Every Business Owner Should Have A Will

It is no secret that life as a business owner can be hectic, and making a Will can be on…

Employee Ownership Trusts – Everything You Need To Know

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become an increasingly popular model for business succession in the UK. Since their introduction in…

Management Buy Outs – How Do They Differ From...

It is important for all owners of companies to plan for the future and make conscious decisions regarding their succession…

Share Buybacks – What Are They And Why Are...

Under the Companies Act 2006, a company is able to buy its own shares back from its current shareholders. There…

Strategy, Structure, And Considerations In Company Demergers

A demerger involves the separation of a company’s distinct business activities into independent legal entities. This is often used when…

Why You Need To Consider A Business Lasting Power...

As a business owner, it is important to consider who will run your business if you can’t. While it is…

Director agreements

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What Is An Electronic Signature?

An electronic signature means any signature in electronic form. That could be: Typing your name at the bottom of an…

Why You Need To Consider A Business Lasting Power...

As a business owner, it is important to consider who will run your business if you can’t. While it is…

What Is Due Diligence In Company Acquisitions?

The company acquisition process can be an exciting time, signalling the start of a new opportunity for both the buyer…

What Is A Cross Option Agreement?

A cross-option agreement is a key succession planning tool for shareholders and business partners who wish to protect the stability…

Directors’ Duties In The UK: A Comprehensive Overview

Directors play a crucial role in steering companies, shaping strategy, and ensuring compliance with the law. Directors’ duties are governed…

Death Of A Sole Director And Shareholder – What...

It is common for private limited companies that are incorporated in England and Wales to have a sole director who…

Employment law

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Working Time Regulations – What Are They & What...

There has been some recent interesting commentary on the Working Time Regulations 1998 (Regulations) following the decision of Employment Judge…

Whistleblowing – What Is It & Who Can Be...

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, employees and other individuals have the right to report any wrongdoing that they become…

Protecting Your Business: The Critical Role of Bespoke Terms...

Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) are a fundamental aspect of a business's operations, forming the legal basis of agreements with customers…

Recruitment Process – Key Risks For Employers & Reliefs...

The key potential risk for an employer during the entire recruitment process is the prospective employee's right to bring a…

Beyond Isolated Events: The Impact of Low-Level Incidents in...

Employment tribunals consider the context of situations within a claim to help come to a verdict. While single comments or…

Landmark Ruling – For Women Scotland Ltd v The...

After a lengthy legal case, on 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on the definition of ‘Woman’ between For…

IP & data protection

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Intellectual Property Protection in the UK: A Guide for...

Intellectual property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. Understanding and protecting IP from the…

Shareholder agreements

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What Is An Electronic Signature?

An electronic signature means any signature in electronic form. That could be: Typing your name at the bottom of an…

What Is Due Diligence In Company Acquisitions?

The company acquisition process can be an exciting time, signalling the start of a new opportunity for both the buyer…

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