In such a competitive economic environment, never has it been more important for SMEs to secure maximum benefit and best value for money on all their supplier contracts. Robust contracts that add value to your business do not happen by chance – they are the result of planning, due diligence and skilled negotiation. It is…
Starting a company? If so, one of the first steps required under the Companies Act 2006 will be to agree your articles of association, but do you also need a shareholder agreement? If your company has two or more shareholders, it may be prudent to consider having a shareholder agreement drawn up at the same…
The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool when negotiating and trying to settle a dispute. It means that anything you say to your opponent in a dispute, which you specify to be said without prejudice, cannot be used to your disadvantage or prejudice as evidence in any court proceedings. For it to…
When your commercial landlord grants you a lease, you can expect to use the property to carry on your business without interruption. But what happens if your landlord wants to carry out works to adjoining properties? The lease should set out when and how this can happen. Unexpected events and problems could also arise which…