Do I have to agree to a prenup?
If you've received a prenuptial agreement (commonly known as a ‘prenup’), hopefully, it doesn't come as a surprise. Thes
Is a postnuptial agreement part of your family business succession plan?
The 2020s have been called ‘The Great Wealth Transfer,’ as £1 trillion of wealth built up by the ‘baby boomers’ is expec
Avoiding disputes with distributors
Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution ar
7 key benefits of a Shareholders Agreement
A shareholders' agreement is a contract between the shareholders of a company that sets out the terms and conditions of
How can a business remove a troublesome shareholder?
There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are
Is a prenup part of your wedding planning?
Hotels and wedding venues are busy hosting wedding fairs and gearing up for the wedding season, with everyone focused on
Ten key negotiating points when taking a new commercial lease
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. T
Do we need to formalise our separation?
If you are coming out of a relationship, whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership, you may be wond
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
What you need to consider before signing a Settlement Agreement.
Back in March, the Government introduced the concept of furlough leave under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, to su
What is a Settlement Agreement?
Settlement agreements are used to record what an employer and employee have agreed about the ending of employment. They
Family farms and the importance of a Farming Partnership Agreement
If you run a farm as a family business, with more than two partners, it is really important to have a properly drawn up
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
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
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