Legal issues following major damage to your premises
BT handled over 33 million 999 calls last year, of which a significant number would have led to the emergency services attending business premises. An … Read More
Understanding crowdfunding as a business financing option
Early-stage businesses often struggle to secure cost-effective funding and sometimes it may be tempting to look to alternative solutions, such as crowdfunding. It can serve … Read More
Developing on brownfield building land
In a world where green space is increasingly valued for its role in fighting climate change, it makes sense to reuse previously developed sites, often … Read More
Employee benefits; contractual pitfalls to avoid
Employee recruitment and retention remains challenging for employers and offering an attractive package of benefits can give employers an edge. A wide range of benefits … Read More
Renters Reform Bill: what does it mean for landlords?
The UK Government has announced radical plans to overhaul the private renters’ market, with a new bill designed to shift the balance between landlords and … Read More
Negotiating a commercial finance agreement
If you need a cash injection for your business to help with growth costs, or to fund the purchase of plant and equipment, diversification, or … Read More
Breach of the duty of good faith: options for directors
‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ This is an old adage that some say dates back to the first century BC, and which is as … Read More
Advice for directors accused of ‘phoenixing’ a company
Did you know that it is potentially unlawful for a director to dissolve a company and then set up a new company, carrying out substantially … Read More
Negotiating a senior executive package
Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit to a company if they bring the right mix of skills, experience, and contacts to … Read More
Could your business benefit from a business angel?
Early-stage businesses often struggle to secure cost-effective funding, but sometimes funding alone is not enough to help them thrive, especially when expertise is critical to … Read More
Letting your tenant go: consenting to assignment and underletting
If you are a landlord of commercial property, you will have chosen your tenants carefully. A landlord wants to be sure that a tenant will … Read More
When to instruct a solicitor to collect a business debt
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, approximately 50,000 commercial enterprises are forced to close their doors each year due to the late payment of … Read More
Building Safety Act 2022 – impact on developers, contractors and landlords
The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to the tragic Grenfell fire, and the first parts of the Act came into force on … Read More
How green is your supply chain?
Becoming or working towards being a greener business is nothing new, but the pressures are mounting to take environmental issues more seriously as an important … Read More
Liability of individual partners for partnership debts
Running a business through a traditional partnership has many advantages, including the ability to keep financial information confidential, less onerous compliance with statutory rules for … Read More
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs): A guide for landlords
A company voluntary arrangement (known as a CVA) can be an extremely useful tool for distressed companies that require breathing space to trade out of … Read More
Summer 2022, employment law update
This year’s Queen’s Speech was surprisingly light on employment law developments, with the omission of the long-awaited Employment Bill. However, the last few months have … Read More
Facing an investigation for Covid-related business fraud?
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government made an unprecedented financial support package available for struggling businesses. Millions of enterprises took advantage of the … Read More
Why you need clarity on dates and time limits in commercial contracts
Have you ever signed a contract which seemed to be perfectly clear, straightforward and reasonable at the time it was agreed, but which later turned … Read More
Should I apply for a county court judgment against a financially distressed company?
If you are owed money by a company that is in clear financial difficulty, it can be hard to know what to do. Is your … Read More