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Introduction If your insurance has refused to pay out for a claim due to Covid under your Business Interruption Insurance policy, read...

Introduction The Law Society has produced guidance on the use of electronic signatures in the form of answers to a series of questions....

Identity theft is a challenge for us all, even if you’re an international gift deliverer, as the case of State v Hayes illustrates form...

Introduction The following article provides very useful guidance on what can and can’t be excluded/limited in a business-to-business...

The Chartered Governance Institute has produced guidance on company directors’ general duties under the Companies Act 2006. The guidance...

Introduction From time to time, I am asked to provide support to a client who’s business is going to demerge or separate. The reasons for...

Introduction A joint venture is normally two or more parties wishing to carry out a joint commercial enterprise. The structure may vary...

Introduction For anyone who is thinking of buying/selling a business/company, the following link provides an interesting article covering...

What’s the difference between an accountant and a lawyer? The accountant knows he is boring! What do you have when you bury six lawyers...

A Director’s Service Agreement is important because it: creates certainty for the director and the company; can place specific...

Introduction When running a company, dealing with estate planning is often a low priority for the shareholders/directors. However, I have...

Accounts and books – prospective buyers will usually require at least three years of accounts so ensure the financial information is...

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...

As all accountants know, when a director/shareholder in a small private company wants to leave, it is sometimes difficult to find a buyer...

Legal Tips 1. Consider protecting your personal assets If you are starting a business with one or more people, you can trade in a...

We all know and love the Home Alone series and for many Christmas isn’t Christmas until it’s been watched at least once. But when The...

Introduction The following are a selection of very funny legal tips from a US criminal lawyer (L. Scott Briscoe). Legal Tips Men, when a...

Introduction It is fairly well established that to prevent the creation of legal relations parties use the term ‘subject to contract’ or...

Introduction Many private companies which were incorporated before 1st October 2009 still have their constitution based upon the old...

Introduction If a company needs to give security for a loan, it will often create a charge over its assets. A charge is similar to a...