News

  • Buying an asset-based business – what to look out for?

    5 January 2022

    If you are contemplating buying another business, then you will have been suitably impressed with the sale particulars. But these do not tell the whole story and when you decide to acquire the assets of a business you will want to satisfy yourself that you can continue trading and can realise any potential growth plans.
  • New digital rules on the way for the UK will curb online harm and enable tech start-ups to take on the online giants

    5 January 2022

    The UK's proposed new laws on Digital Regulation are set to strengthen protection against internet misuse and create space for new tech companies to take on the multi-national social media giants.
  • Excluding or limiting liability in B2B terms and conditions

    7 December 2021

    Setting out the terms upon which you provide your goods or services to another business will reduce the risk of a dispute by making clear the expectations on either side. But what if a dispute arises and a client or customer claims that they have suffered a loss because of your product or service?
  • Winding up and closing down a company cleanly

    15 October 2021

    While many founders and business owners will implement succession plans to sell or pass their business to a new generation of owners, sometimes it is clear that you have reached the end of the road and the best decision is to call it a day and close the company. Having made this tough decision, you will need to plan the best approach to achieve this cleanly and cost-effectively before the final closure can be made official.
  • Contract pricing in commercial agreements – pitfalls to avoid

    3 September 2021

    If you are a fan of Marmite or Hellman's mayonnaise, you may recall a brief dispute that broke out between Tesco and Unilever in late 2016 which led to the supermarket temporarily
  • Business checklist for admitting a new partner

    13 August 2021

    If you have decided that the time has come to admit a new member to your partnership, then there are a number of important steps that you will need to take in preparation.
  • Ecommerce refresher for retailers trading online in the UK

    6 July 2021

    Ecommerce is a fast-moving medium for retailers and, whether you have an established online presence or are just starting out, a periodic review of changes in the law and trading regulations can help ensure your business runs smoothly.
  • Mind the risk gap – best practice when using subcontractors

    20 April 2021

    Whether you are planning on using subcontractors for a one-off project or on a long-term basis, there are several steps you can take to safeguard both your business and business relationships.
  • Update your commercial contracts for the post-Brexit regime

    4 February 2021

    While certain changes are already in place as a result of Brexit, we can expect a continuous stream of legislative reform that will affect businesses and their commercial contracts.
  • Is an MBO or MBI a good move for your business?

    8 January 2021

    Is your business ripe for more growth? Do you have the team that can take your business to the next level? Or do you want to take a step back and reap some of the rewards of your efforts? If continuity is important to you, then a management buy-out (MBO) or a management buy-in (MBI) might be an appropriate avenue to consider.