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3 Apr 2022
Debt Recovery Guide for Freelancers, Consultants and Sole Traders
Having a clear payment process, well-drafted contracts, and prompt invoicing is an important part of running a business, but what can you do when your clients simply won’t pay? Unpaid invoices can have a significant impact on the cash flow of your business and can prevent you from growing. Some payment issues can be so […]
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1 Apr 2022
Client MD
Advising in a legal dispute involving a metal fabrication company tasked with producing balconies for a high-rise residential accommodation project. The controversy centered on the quality of the work, specifically whether the issues stemmed from a design defect or a manufacturing defect.
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16 Mar 2022
Shareholder Decision Making: Your Questions Answered
If you are a shareholder in a private company, we understand that navigating decision making and disputes can be challenging. It may be unclear as to who is responsible for making such a decision or whether the board or the shareholders have the final say. In this article, we answer some of the most common […]
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16 Mar 2022
Quick Guide to Hiring an Overseas Worker in a UK Business
Getting the right people into your business is essential and sometimes you need to look further afield to find the right skills. There are many reasons why employers choose to hire overseas workers, but it makes the process slightly more challenging than hiring workers here in the UK. In this article, we take a look […]
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16 Mar 2022
What Are the Notification Requirements for Mergers in the UK?
If you are considering merging your business with another, you may be concerned about notifying the authorities about your proposed merger. In this article, we look at the requirements and thresholds for notification under the UK competition law regime, as well as the reasons why you may wish to voluntarily notify the Competition and Markets […]
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16 Mar 2022
Building your Board: Choosing and Hiring Directors
In your company, the board of directors plays a very important role. They are the foundation of corporate governance, they consider the strategic direction of the business, and they typically manage the day to day running of your operations. Having the right board of directors in place can make all the difference to the success […]
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16 Mar 2022
The importance of Intellectual Property in M&A deals
Almost every merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction raises intellectual property (IP) issues. In many cases, the target company’s intellectual property portfolio is the most valuable element of the business and the part that will truly help your company expand. However, even where intellectual property is not at the heart of the transaction, it is essential […]
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