Selling your shares in an SME
November 13, 2025
Selling your shares in a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant step, often marking a new chapter in yo
Effective pricing clauses in your contracts
October 23, 2025
Volatility in international markets and the rising cost of living may be forcing you to consider increasing the prices o
Financing a company acquisition
September 17, 2025
Acquiring a company, particularly a private limited company, is a significant milestone for any business owner. Financin
Legal considerations to be aware of when using AI in your business
August 11, 2025
Do you use AI (artificial intelligence) in your business? Given its uses from marketing and getting to know your custome
Managing your contracts for better performance
August 6, 2025
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and in fact any business, effective contract management is essential for
Startup to scaleup – planning to take on your first employee(s)?
July 9, 2025
If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decisio
Mitigating the risks of giving a lender a personal guarantee
June 25, 2025
As a small business, accessing finance with favourable terms can be hard and so you may consider agreeing to give a pers
Take care when discussing heads of terms
June 4, 2025
If informal discussions on a new business arrangement are looking promising, then a key step may be the preparation of a
Do you need contractual terms and conditions for social media contests?
April 7, 2025
Social media contests can be a great way for businesses to engage with existing customers, drive up new user participati
Tips for SMEs when reviewing supplier contracts
April 3, 2025
As an SME you might be questioning do I need to review a contract? What do I need to consider when reviewing it? In this
Can you protect your IP if someone copies your business idea?
November 27, 2024
The short answer is no - you cannot legally copy an idea. Under intellectual property (IP) law, ideas themselves are not
What happens to intellectual property when a company is dissolved?
November 27, 2024
A company will be struck off the register if it fails to submit annual returns or otherwise fails to comply with formal
Review Business Governance Post-Budget: Essential Health Check
November 11, 2024
Several measures announced in the Autumn Budget will affect businesses, and this serves as a timely reminder to review a
Packaging – is your supply contract tightly packed?
September 9, 2024
If you rely on the supply of packaging from a third party, there is a lot to consider. Does the quality meet your brand
Can you claim interest on money owed to your business?
September 2, 2024
If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Since interest rates have improved you coul
Are electronic contracts the best way forward?
August 8, 2024
With the rise of the digital era and advances in technology, we have seen and will continue to see growth in the use of
Negotiating funding for your management buyout (MBO)
July 18, 2024
Buying into and taking over a business you know well can be an exciting prospect. A management buyout (MBO) offers an e
The power of a letter before action in a business dispute
July 4, 2024
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficien
Removing a Partner Accused of Professional Breach
June 3, 2024
If you are a member of a partnership and one of your partners has been accused of breaching professional standards, this
Vespero. Scotland’s first ‘tequila’ launched – but there’s a sour twist…
April 17, 2024
Many of us remember the Tequila song, assuring us that tequila makes us happy (at least until the hangover arrives). Yet
How to deal with a dispute arising from an indemnity
March 28, 2024
As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements. Inde
The Importance of Reviewing Contracts Before Signing
January 22, 2024
Businesses enter into contracts all the time whether they are conscious of this or not. Whether you tick a box that says
Common Mistakes to avoid in Business Contracts
January 22, 2024
Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, a
What can you do if your supply contract is terminated without your agreement?
November 6, 2023
As a supplier you rely on the contractual relationships with your customers for many reasons. As well as helping to for
7 key benefits of a Shareholders Agreement
August 2, 2023
A shareholders' agreement is a contract between the shareholders of a company that sets out the terms and conditions of
Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down
May 24, 2023
A robust set of terms and conditions are essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or s
Laceys Solicitors advise Renais Spirits ahead of the launch of Renais Gin
May 17, 2023
Leading Dorset Firm, Laceys Solicitors, has advised Renais Spirits, the brainchild of Alex Watson, ahead of the recent r
Due diligence – ensuring a business acquisition benefits from the contracts
April 27, 2023
If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that
Is your Pre-nuptial Agreement strategic business risk management?
July 4, 2022
Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high o
A legal checklist for new ventures
October 22, 2021
Whether you are launching a new product, expanding your existing business into new areas or starting an entirely new ent

























