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Family businesses form the backbone of our economy, yet a staggering 69% of owners lack a detailed succession plan, and

Several measures announced in the Autumn Budget will affect businesses, and this serves as a timely reminder to review a

If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Since interest rates have improved you coul

If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficien

If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to

Businesses enter into contracts all the time whether they are conscious of this or not. Whether you tick a box that says

Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, a

You may already know that a trade mark is a legal symbol representing your unique brand, product, or service. It’s cruci

As a business owner, protecting your intellectual property is incredibly important. Two (of many) forms of legal protect

A robust set of terms and conditions are essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or s

Leading Dorset Firm, Laceys Solicitors, has advised Renais Spirits, the brainchild of Alex Watson, ahead of the recent r

If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that

Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time

Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high o

It is a common misconception that registering a company name at Companies House automatically grants you rights in the n

The world of data protection can be daunting for many businesses, and even a cause of stress and anxiety for some. The h

Running your own business can be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings stresses and strains which somet

If the pandemic has left you with empty commercial property, now could be a good time to look for alternative uses.  To

ONLES recent purchase of The Boardroom, supported by Laceys Solicitors, will be a welcome relief for many businesses con

IP, stands for Intellectual Property and refers to the concept that your theory, invention, product or idea can be prote

Legal documents associated with investing in private companies can be complicated. It is imperative that you show your s

Angel investing comes with risk but it can lucrative; the key is to do your due diligence. Laceys have established thems

Although this is an issue that has been picked up and pretty widely covered in the press it still seems to be one that c

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

Wisdom often comes from experience but (dare I say it?) our elders were not always correct. Man may have been conducting