What are your rights when a commercial tenant goes bust?
What are your rights when a commercial tenant goes bust? In challenging economic conditions, commercial property landlords must be prepared for tenants to hit financial [...]
Top tips for negotiating a successful MBO sale
Top tips for negotiating a successful MBO sale If you are planning to sell your business to your management team, agreeing the terms of the [...]
To sign or not to sign – do you have a legally binding contract?
Promises, promises – when do you have a legally binding contract? While some business transactions are quick and simple, many involve protracted negotiations as you [...]
Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords
Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords No commercial landlord wants their property empty. A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates, without [...]
Top tips for preparing to sell your commercial property.
Top tips for preparing to sell your commercial property In a bumpy market, it pays to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property on [...]
Joint ventures – choosing the right structure and whether to incorporate
Joint ventures – choosing the right structure and whether to incorporate As a business owner preparing for a joint venture, you and your potential partner [...]
Controlling business risk with indemnities and limited liability clauses
Controlling business risk with indemnities and limited liability clauses Indemnities and limited liability clauses are often the most negotiated provisions in business contracts. It is [...]
Solar panels – generating electricity on your commercial building
Solar panels - generating electricity on your commercial building Commercial landlords are increasingly keen to show that their buildings are sustainable. With energy prices high [...]
Preparing your business for sale to an MBO
Preparing your business for sale to an MBO team If you are planning to sell your business, one option might be a management buyout (MBO) [...]
Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land
Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is [...]