Guides
Business law
Appointment of a distributorship or agency - Checklist
[12. August 2010]
There are different ways to expand your business into a new market or territory. Two common methods are distributorship and agency. It is important to be aware of the key differences between appointing an agent or a distributor when considering how best to market, sell, or distribute your products.
Data protection checklist
[ 5. January 2010]
This checklist highlights the key legal obligations businesses should consider when dealing with personal data about customers, suppliers, employees or any other individual who you may encounter in the course of your business.
Commercial property
Break Clauses in Leases - A Checklist
[12. August 2010]
A break clause can be included in a fixed-term lease allowing either you or your landlord to terminate the lease early.
Acquiring business premises - a brief guide for tenants on the process of getting from the viewing stage to moving in
[ 4. August 2010]
This guidance is aimed at businesses who are not regularly engaged in acquiring business premises or who may not have within their organisation expertise in this area.
Inspection check-list for new tenants
[30. November 2009]
Matters to look out for on inspection
Letting business premises
[30. November 2009]
A brief guide for landlords on getting ready to let
This guidance is aimed at property owners, individuals and businesses, who are not full time professional landlords but who have one or more business properties amongst their assets.
Employment law
Online and e-mail risks at work - A Checklist
[18. August 2010]
This checklist highlights the risks that your business and its employees should be aware of when using the internet and e-mail at work, sending work-related e-mails or discussing the workplace on the internet.
Checklist: staff taking holiday during sick leave
[ 5. August 2010]
Legislation exists which allows workers to take statutory holiday while they are off sick. This means that workers on long-term sick leave can take holiday and be paid for it, even where they have exhausted their right to statutory and/or contractual sick pay.
Guide to employing children
[30. June 2010]
With the approach of the summer holidays employers should be aware of the rules which apply to the employment of children and young people.
Lease extension & buying your freehold
Residential service charges
[12. August 2010]
Checklist for Landlords or Management Agents
Relationships
Civil Partnerships - Things to consider
[30. November 2009]
Before you book the venue there are some things you should consider planning for in the event of a breakdown of the relationship, or death of either or both partners.
Residential property
Co-ownership of property - A Checklist
[18. August 2010]
It is important to specify how you want to own the property when you are buying it, to avoid any uncertainty in the future.
Home Buying - A Brief Guide to the Conveyancing Process
[30. November 2009]