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    A shareholders' agreement is a contract between the shareholders of a company that sets out the terms and conditions of

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    There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are

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    Hotels and wedding venues are busy hosting wedding fairs and gearing up for the wedding season, with everyone focused on

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    When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives.  T

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    If you are coming out of a relationship, whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership, you may be wond

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    Should you sign a prenuptual agreement?

    Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it rais

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    What you need to consider before signing a Settlement Agreement.

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    What is a Settlement Agreement?

    Settlement agreements are used to record what an employer and employee have agreed about the ending of employment. They

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    If you run a farm as a family business, with more than two partners, it is really important to have a properly drawn up

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    Unsigned contracts can still be binding.

    It is a common misconception that contracts must be in writing, and a less common misconception that written contracts b

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    Be careful of granting vague credit terms.

    Businesses are often under commercial pressure to grant credit to important clients but the judgment in Trafigura PTE Lt

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    Whose terms of business apply? How to win the battle of the contracts.

    Allow me to describe a scenario that commercial lawyers see all too often. A business has invested considerable time and