Should I agree to an earn out when selling my business?
When you come to sell your business there will probably be a difference between the price that you think your business is worth and the [...]
Terms and Conditions Q&A – Goods damaged during transit and before delivery
Question: I have recently purchase goods worth £12,000.00 from a supplier, the goods have been damaged during transit and before delivery. Answer: Unless otherwise agreed, [...]
Rent Deposit Deeds
Rent deposits are becoming increasingly common in commercial lease transactions. They are sometimes used alongside or instead of a guarantor. As the name suggests, the [...]
Employment Law Update
Employment Law Update: Changes from 6 April 2020 – The Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 A Written Statement of Terms or Section 1 Statement [...]
Types of shares and reasons for restructuring your shares?
A company may choose to restructure its shares and issue different classes of share for a variety of reasons, such as raising capital, reducing debt, [...]
Garden Leave -Protecting your business when employees go
When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the employee away from [...]
Green leases and moves to improve energy efficiency
Concerns about the impact of climate change are beginning to affect all areas of business including business premises, which are responsible for a significant proportion [...]
Protecting your interests when taking venture capital
The stories of companies which received investment after an appearance on Dragons’ Den are legendary, but every so often one turns down the opportunity to [...]
Landowners’ rights and the Electronic Communications Code
Communications network providers need rights to put their equipment on private land and the advent of 5G makes this need more pressing. A new Electronic [...]
Appointing a new director
As your business grows and evolves, you may wish to bring new directors onto the board to reward and secure key members of staff or [...]