Corporate & Commercial
Companies House Changes: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill will soon become law and with it comes various changes at Companies House to further…
Settlement Agreements: A clean break
An employer may offer an employee a settlement agreement when they want to terminate the employment on mutually agreed terms. …
Acquisition of a private company limited by shares – a brief overview of the process
The two most common ways to purchase a business are either:- An asset purchase: this involves the purchase of all or some…
When it Comes to Corporate Takeovers, Judges Have Shareholders’ Backs
Some corporate takeovers are controversial while others are not, but, either way, judges perform a vital role in ensuring that every shareholder…
Renewal of Commercial Leases – Intention is More than Mere Contemplation
The legal right that many commercial tenants enjoy to have their leases renewed can be overcome if their landlords ‘intend’ to occupy…
Negotiating is One Thing, But Completing a Binding Contract is Quite Another
Commercial negotiations may proceed for many months and involve any number of meetings, messages and phone calls…