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...
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...
The risks of DIY probate
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close...
The New Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a state funded scheme to compensate people who have...
The lower the degree of creativity, the lower the degree of protection afforded
Facts:
Lidl sued Tesco in September 2020 shortly after Tesco started using a yellow circle against...
The loan relationships unallowable purpose test is demonstrably broad
The test continues to carry its earlier momentum by giving more guidance on the unallowable...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has now become law – but what does that mean for me?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 but...
The key legal issues to take you from startup to scale up
Starting any new business comes with a steep learning curve, especially as a founder when...
The importance of Intellectual Property Rights to your business
Many businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not consider Intellectual Property (IP) of...
The importance of conducting an impact assessment in relation to heritage sites
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked various questions, although the primary one was whether...
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...
The Bank of Mum and Dad
Almost half of first time buyers now receive financial help from family members and this...