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...
What Happens When a Shareholder Leaves a Company?
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Blog: Advice and news relating to business contracts, terms and conditions and changes in the law
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...
A Quick Guide to Drafting a Shareholders’ Agreement
Most business owners believe that nothing will go wrong when they first set up a company with a partner(s). In fact, they are usually confident that because they know each other...
Mistakes Start-Ups Must Avoid When Drafting a Shareholders’ Agreement
When trying to establish a start-up with business partners, one piece of expert advice you will often hear is that you should draw up a shareholders’ agreement, and for good...
Why Do You Need an IR35 Contract Review?
If you are self-employed, a contractor or a freelancer, being found violating IR35 can have severe consequences for your trade or business. Not only will you be required to pay...
What is IR35 and How is it Changing?
IR35, the UK’s anti-tax avoidance legislation, has been the subject of widespread criticism since it was first introduced 20 years ago. Designed to prevent workers and the...
IR35 Compliance: What You Need To Know
Before IR35 took effect in April 2000, contractors who declared themselves as self-employed were able to provide personal services through their intermediaries, a personal...
Your rights as a consumer during Covid-19 Pandemic – weddings, other events or services
Over the past few weeks I have been asked a number of questions regarding refunds etc from suppliers as a consumer. Whilst it seems the majority of companies who deal with...