Dispensing with professional advice and buying a business on nothing more secure than a handshake is a recipe for disaster. That was certainly so in the case of an entrepreneur who found himself in a sea of trouble after purchasing the assets of a company
Commercial Tenants Protected from Eviction and Enforcement Action Until the End of 2020 Josie Francis – Paralegal It is no secret that, amid COVID-19, businesses have struggled and have faced the challenge of stretching their cash to its absolute limit. Many businesses
Who would take care of my children if I die before they turn 18? Liz Woodward – Solicitor If something happens to you before your children turn 18 and you have not made any provision for their care then it is most
Leaving a Gift to a Charity in your Will Lucy Court – Solicitor It has been reported that 1 in 10 UK Charities are facing bankruptcy by the end of this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is due to
What is an Intellectual Property License? Justin Wilson – Trainee Solicitor It may be the case that you are the owner of certain Intellectual Property (IP) and others are interested in using them. If this is the case as the IP owner,
Why you need a Partnership Agreement and a Will: Natalie Biggin – Partner A partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits. A Will is a legally binding document that allows
Why you need a Partnership Agreement and a Will. Natalie Biggin – Partner A partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits. A Will is a legally binding document that allows you
One might be forgiven for thinking that, once planning permission has been granted for a development, that is the end of the matter. However, that is far from always so and, with the right legal advice, objectors can still win the day. The point was
Investing in property is very far from being risk free but usually has the advantage that monies advanced are secured against real ‘bricks and mortar’ assets. The crucial importance of ensuring that enforceable security is in place before parting with your money was underlined by
Workers on sick leave are entitled to be treated sensitively by their employers and all the more so where their health difficulties are pregnancy related. In one case where that signally did not happen, a social worker who was treated in an abrupt and unsympathetic manner
