Company Voluntary Agreements – how businesses are using them to...
In recent months, there has been a growing interest in the way businesses are using a particular type of insolvency prevention procedure – known as...
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Commercial Business Relocation
It’s said that moving to a new house is one of the most stressful events of your life. If you’re moving your business, then you...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateNew Deadlines For Changes in Company Ownership
Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership from this month, under the so-called PSC regime. The move is happening as...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateThe Importance of a Shareholders Agreement
The importance of a shareholders agreement should never be underestimated. Unlike a company’s articles of association which is a matter of public record, a shareholders...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateLimitations of Liability
After a hard fought bidding process one of the last things a business wants to do is to document the contractual arrangements with a new...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateThe Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act: An Update
Since my last article in March 2016, the confirmation statement has come into force, replacing the annual return as the updating document at companies house....
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateThe most important factors to consider when launching your own...
There’s rarely ever been a better time for people in the UK to look at starting their own business. With the spread of online content...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateThe one time you should look for the price tag...
The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned,...
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & CorporateDesign protection is a priority for smaller business
Cheaper registration fees are an opportunity for small businesses and designers to secure greater protection for their intellectual property in future, as well as being...
Gregory Barton
Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateKeeping hold of the real power in the name game
In the same week that fashion entrepreneur Karen Millen was told she could not use her own name in business, Specsavers were given the green...