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Can the same Legal Adviser be used for both the buyer and seller of a company/business?
Your Question I am often asked if the buyer and seller (particularly in management buyouts where they may have known each other for many...

Richard Jenkins
Oct 3, 2022


How Do You Measure ‘Quality’ In A Contract?
Introduction Often, one of the most difficult things to define in a written contract for goods or services is the level of quality...

Richard Jenkins
Sep 27, 2022


What to Think About When Selling Your Business
Introduction You may have spent years establishing your business so it is probably prudent to give careful consideration to your exit...

Richard Jenkins
Jun 15, 2021


The Importance of Privacy Policies
Some business owners wonder whether or not their company needs a privacy policy. Putting a privacy policy in place may seem like a...

Richard Jenkins
Feb 12, 2021


If You Think You Couldn’t Claim On Your Business Interruption Insurance, Think Again!
Introduction If your insurance has refused to pay out for a claim due to Covid under your Business Interruption Insurance policy, read...

Richard Jenkins
Jan 27, 2021


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

Richard Jenkins
Jan 19, 2021


Santa Claus falls victim to Identity Theft!
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...

Richard Jenkins
Dec 9, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Oct 20, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Sep 22, 2020


Separating/Splitting a Business (Demerger)
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...

Richard Jenkins
Sep 16, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Aug 13, 2020


Claims Under a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)
Introduction For anyone who is thinking of buying/selling a business/company, the following link provides an interesting article covering...

Richard Jenkins
Aug 1, 2020


A Few Lawyer & Accountant Jokes
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...

Richard Jenkins
Jun 23, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Jun 23, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Jun 18, 2020


8 Tips for Maximising the Value of Your Business Ready for Sale
Accounts and books – prospective buyers will usually require at least three years of accounts so ensure the financial information is...

Richard Jenkins
Apr 3, 2020


When Emails Can Create a Contract
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...

Richard Jenkins
Jan 23, 2020


Calling all Accountants! Share Sale or Share Buyback?
As all accountants know, when a director/shareholder in a small private company wants to leave, it is sometimes difficult to find a buyer...

Richard Jenkins
Jan 13, 2020


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

Richard Jenkins
Jan 5, 2020


Should Home Alone 2 character, Kevin McCallister, be in jail?
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...

Richard Jenkins
Dec 18, 2019
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