Betting the farm when you marry without a prenuptial agreement?

According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the...

The value of a non-disclosure agreement in keeping pre-contract negotiations confidential

In the last few months, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have generated a significant amount of negative...

Dealing with restrictive covenants on land

Successful property developers have a good eye for a promising opportunity but they must also...

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...

Selling your company – handle warranties with care

After years of hard work building up a business, the prospect of selling it on...

Taking your first commercial lease

Some of the world’s most successful companies have started at home or in a garage...

Merging with another privately-owned company

A merger occurs when two companies, which are often about the same size, agree to...

Option or promotion agreement – which is best for landowners?

If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring...

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...

Buying a business: are you getting shares or asset?

The opportunity to purchase a competing or complimentary business provides an important route to expansion...

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...

Tax planning for your inheritance

Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax efficient manner is an important...