As the saying goes, only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Death is a given as it is a natural aspect of everyone’s life, whereas taxes are an obligation that must...
Blog: Advice and news relating to business contracts, terms and conditions and changes in the law
What is a Partnership Agreement?
There is often some confusion over what a partnership is. A partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits. The...
Does Your Website Comply With The Law?
Your website is usually the first point of contact between you and your customers and suppliers. As such, it is vital that you design it in the correct way and ensure that it is...
Essential Considerations Before Signing a Shareholders’ Agreement
A shareholders’ agreement is essential for the survival of your business. Because disputes and disagreements can arise any time and, even for the simplest of reasons, it is...
How To Protect Minority Shareholder Rights
Minority shareholders have certain rights that should be protected, respected and upheld. Failure to understand and uphold these rights can cause permanent harm to your company,...
Your Christmas Shopping Rights Explained
The average person spends £1,000 more at Christmas than any other time of the year. The majority of that sum going on gifts for family and friends and more increasingly this is...
What Happens When a Shareholder Leaves a Company?
At the outset you may all be hopeful for the future of your business, however life changes and sometimes shareholders may need to leave. Whether it is to retire, relocate or move...
Estimates vs Quotes – what’s the difference?
Quotations - are they legally binding? We have several clients unsure about quotations and their place in business, whether they are important, what happens if they need to be...
Are your terms and conditions compliant with consumer law ?
If you work in a trade and are completing work on people’s homes, then it is fundamental your terms and conditions comply with consumer rights laws. Furthermore, it is essential...
DPA vs GDPR
As of May 2018 we all have to comply with the GDPR right? Wrong. Kinda…. Because the GDPR is a European regulation, we can’t directly use it as law, so the UK have added to our...
The Differences between Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreements and Investors’ Agreements
If you wish to invest in or perhaps build your own company, there are certain legal documents you need to familiarise yourself with to ensure that your business will be built on...
IR35 Status Checklist – Are You In or Out?
With IR35 set to target businesses in the private sector next year, it is crucial for contractors, as well as their intermediaries and clients, to make the necessary preparations...