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While we're serious about helping companies with their legal issues, it doesn't mean we have to be too serious about ourselves. Here's a few jokes that have amused us recently about lawyers (and we didn't want our accountant friends to feel left out, so there's a few...

There is often confusion amongst the proprietors of owner/managed businesses between their role as a shareholder and their role as a director. I am often asked to insert provisions into a Shareholders’ Agreement which should really be documented in a Director’s...

Introduction  When running a company, dealing with estate planning is often a low priority for the shareholders/directors. However, I have been asked on numerous occasions in the past for advice from families, other shareholders etc after an unexpected death of a...

If you are considering selling your business, there are things you can do to maximise its value. For example: Accounts and books – prospective buyers will usually require at least three years of accounts so ensure the financial information is accurate and up-to-date....

In a recent case before the High Court, it was said that a lawyer had entered into a contract for the sale of land on behalf of his client by sending an email.

As all accountants know, when a director/shareholder in a small private company wants to leave, it is sometimes difficult to find a buyer for his/her shares. Often, the other shareholders do not have the money to purchase the shares so the seller might turn to the Company.

There are a number of legal issues that can have an adverse effect on small businesses. Here are a few tips that might help with the smooth running of your business.

The Secret Barrister sat down to watch Home Alone 2 and spotted a series of legal issues!