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…
If you are selling your business, the buyer will want to know all about any commercial property the business owns or occupies. The issues will be similar to those that would come up if you were simply selling the property, but there are some key differences of approach when it is part of a business…
Launching a new consumer product is exciting, with a great deal of attention going on the branding, packaging, and every touch point of the consumer experience. But behind the scenes, it is important to pay just as much attention to the legal issues if you are to maximise value from this new product in the…
With more goods being traded online, and ideas and creations being so easily available to view globally, it is not surprising that examples of copyright infringement have increased in recent years. ‘However, what actually constitutes copyright, how a business can prove that their copyright has been infringed, and what action can be taken to remedy…
If you rely on the supply of packaging from a third party, you may be at risk in a number of ways. Does the quality meet your brand standards? Do the materials fulfil the environmental specification? How much wastage is acceptable? Will you suffer a financial loss from delays, for example if goods are perishable,…
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances of having to go to court. Taking advice at an early stage from a solicitor who is experienced in dispute resolution is vital, and one…
With the rise of the digital era and advances in technology, we have seen and will continue to see growth in the use of electronic contracts to conclude legal agreements between parties. While there are advantages in terms of speed and remote access, there are also security risks. So, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?…
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may feel frustrated with how the directors are running the company. This frustration may stem from their salaries, which directly affect your dividends. If the majority shareholders agree with you, then you may be able to address these issues with their cooperation. However, even if they do…
Assessing the impact of the General Election 2024 The result from the 4th July General Election 2024 was not a surprise for many – but what are the implications of the new Labour Government now the dust has started to settle? And will we really see changes to legislation in the first 100 days, as…