Buying the assets of a business?
Previously we looked at some points to consider when buying a company through purchasing its…
December 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Terminating Consumer Contracts Due to Covid-19 – cancellations and refunds
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, many businesses are still being affected by the restrictions. This…
December 31, 2021 By Tim Lane
Public Procurement & Brexit – what’s next?
How will Brexit affect public procurement? This article looks at the key points to be…
December 31, 2021 By Laurie Trounce
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 – what you need to know
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 come into force on 4 January 2022. What…
December 31, 2021 By Catherine Carlton
Arcadis v AMEC – Have you effectively limited your liability?
Failing to settle final terms in contracts under negotiation can have cataclysmic results, far beyond…
December 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Duty of good faith – when can you rely on this in your dealings with others?
Most of your business dealings may run smoothly and you and the other parties to…
December 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Non-executive directors: how independent do they need to be?
The value non-executive directors (NED) can add to a business is widely recognised. Often, NEDs…
December 31, 2021 By Gavin Poole
Shareholder Register: Who can view a company’s register of members?
Every company is required to keep an accurate, up-to-date shareholder register. An annual return or…
December 31, 2021 By Gavin Poole
Dividend waivers – Beware the tax traps!
Dividends are the most common way of rewarding shareholders for the value in their shares.…
December 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Suppliers beware – new prohibition on terminating contracts due to customer insolvency
Recent changes to insolvency legislation means that many suppliers may be required to continue providing…
December 22, 2021 By Sean Jenner
Net Zero – tips for businesses to “go green”
Climate change is happening now. How can businesses reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to…
December 15, 2021 By Peter Cooper
Share sale opens new chapter for leading Somerset food business
Renowned Somerset food business Jon Thorner’s Ltd is entering a new chapter in its history…
December 10, 2021 By Stephens Scown