THE GDPR
What it is, what you need to do about it. […]
New Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims
The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims (PAPDC) comes into force from 1 October 2017. If you are a business needing to enforce a debt, you will need to become familiar with the changes. […]
A Piece of the Pie: A brief introduction to Employee Share Schemes
How do you attract and retain good employees and motivate them to take an interest in the business as if it were their own, all without excessive upfront cost? For many companies the answer, or at least part of it, lies in offering employees a ‘piece of the pie’; a stake in the company through [...]
Get in shape to sell
Whatever stage your business is at, it makes sense to have an exit strategy in mind. If one day you might sell the business or part of it, it pays to keep it in good shape and ensure that there are no issues lurking beneath the surface which might reduce the value of the business [...]
Administration
The process of company administration and what administration means for a creditor business. […]
Data Protection Breaches
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined the Bank of Scotland plc £75,000 for a serious breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. […]
Contracts: Enforcing payment of a deposit
A High Court case has provided another reminder that the purpose of a deposit is to secure the buyer’s performance. The court ordered the buyer of a ship to pay to the seller the full amount of an unpaid deposit (either as a debt or as damages), and not a lesser sum in damages for [...]
Guide to Buying a business
This guide highlights the main legal risks you need to consider if you are buying another business or enterprise. Your business should always take legal advice at the outset of any acquisition. […]
Brand Management
This checklist sets out the practical steps that will help your business protect, use and exploit any brands that it owns. […]
Entrepreneurs relief – Checklist
The June 2010 Budget increased the lifetime allowance for entrepreneurs’ relief from £2 million to £5 million. We have produced a checklist or your business clients that highlights the increased limit and sets out the other main features of the relief. […]