Merging with another privately-owned company
A merger occurs when two companies, which are often about the same size, agree to join together to form a new entity. Mergers are friendly, [...]
Option or promotion agreement – which is best for landowners?
If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring you get the best possible return on its value? If [...]
First Tier Tribunal: a dilapidated bungalow is NOT a single dwelling for SDLT purposes
The First Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber (FTT) have held that a dilapidated bungalow is not a single dwelling for SDLT purposes. Judge Richard Thomas William [...]
Buying a business: are you getting shares or asset?
The opportunity to purchase a competing or complimentary business provides an important route to expansion, but it is important to be clear about what exactly [...]
The benefits of a clean break agreement on divorce, even if you have no assets
You may feel overwhelmed with the changes you are facing as you go through a divorce, and quite often going from a household with two [...]
Tax planning for your inheritance
Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task. An increasing number of estates will [...]
Getting vacant possession for redevelopment
Where a business tenant has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, the landlord’s ability to get vacant possession of the property is [...]
Resolving a minority shareholder dispute
Power among the shareholders of a company is generally measured by the size of their shareholdings and accordingly their voting rights. Usually, the more shares [...]
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land
Does your business own land that is ripe for development? If so, how do you get the best value from a potential developer? The price [...]
Directors Duties – Do you know your responsibilities as a director?
The directors of a company have duties imposed on them by law. Directors’ duties before the Companies Act 2006 (the Act), were built on equitable [...]