Dealing with restrictive covenants on land
Successful property developers have a good eye for a promising opportunity but they must also navigate the complexities of legal restrictions on how land may [...]
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes Once signed, a contract represents a formal record of the agreement made between you and [...]
Selling your company – handle warranties with care
After years of hard work building up a business, the prospect of selling it on to another company or the current management team will be [...]
Taking your first commercial lease
Some of the world’s most successful companies have started at home or in a garage, but at some point it makes sense to move to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]