Coronavirus FAQs for company and commercial issues
Lord Bethell in introducing the Coronavirus Bill 2020 into the House of Lords said the Government was ‘buying time’. ‘Business owners will also need to [...]
Beware increased fraud risk during the coronavirus – nine scams to watch out for
Unfortunately, alongside all the goodwill and community spirit which is coming to the fore during the current crisis, the coronavirus pandemic will also be seen [...]
Dispute Resolution
FAQs relating to commercial contract disputes arising from the coronavirus – 1 April 2020 The coronavirus has sent shockwaves around the business community, which has [...]
Should I agree to an earn out when selling my business?
When you come to sell your business there will probably be a difference between the price that you think your business is worth and the [...]
Terms and Conditions Q&A – Goods damaged during transit and before delivery
Question: I have recently purchase goods worth £12,000.00 from a supplier, the goods have been damaged during transit and before delivery. Answer: Unless otherwise agreed, [...]
Rent Deposit Deeds
Rent deposits are becoming increasingly common in commercial lease transactions. They are sometimes used alongside or instead of a guarantor. As the name suggests, the [...]
Types of shares and reasons for restructuring your shares?
A company may choose to restructure its shares and issue different classes of share for a variety of reasons, such as raising capital, reducing debt, [...]
Garden Leave -Protecting your business when employees go
When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the employee away from [...]
Landowners’ rights and the Electronic Communications Code
Communications network providers need rights to put their equipment on private land and the advent of 5G makes this need more pressing. A new Electronic [...]
Appointing a new director
As your business grows and evolves, you may wish to bring new directors onto the board to reward and secure key members of staff or [...]