Can you claim interest on money owed to your business?
If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Since interest rates have improved you coul
The power of a letter before action in a business dispute
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficien
A tenant’s guide to business leases and ‘contracting out’
If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to
The Importance of Reviewing Contracts Before Signing
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
Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, a
Trade mark Ownership: Should You or Your Business Entity Be the Owner?
You may already know that a trade mark is a legal symbol representing your unique brand, product, or service. It’s cruci
Trade marks vs Copyright: Understanding the Differences for Your Business
As a business owner, protecting your intellectual property is incredibly important. Two (of many) forms of legal protect
Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down
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
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
If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that
Key time limits for debt recovery claims
Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time
Is your Pre-nuptial Agreement strategic business risk management?
Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high o
Companies House: Business Name vs Trademark Rights Explained
It is a common misconception that registering a company name at Companies House automatically grants you rights in the n
Positive Developments in Personal Data Protection for Businesses
The world of data protection can be daunting for many businesses, and even a cause of stress and anxiety for some. The h
Valuing a private company or family business in a divorce settlement
Running your own business can be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings stresses and strains which somet
Can I change the use of my business premises?
If the pandemic has left you with empty commercial property, now could be a good time to look for alternative uses. To
Virtual Networking. Helping businesses get through Covid-19.
ONLES recent purchase of The Boardroom, supported by Laceys Solicitors, will be a welcome relief for many businesses con
What is IP and why do businesses need it?
IP, stands for Intellectual Property and refers to the concept that your theory, invention, product or idea can be prote
Preparation of Investment Documentation – Laceys guide on what to include.
Legal documents associated with investing in private companies can be complicated. It is imperative that you show your s
Investing into a company? Laceys top 5 points to consider.
Angel investing comes with risk but it can lucrative; the key is to do your due diligence. Laceys have established thems
Beware the Rogue Business Sales Agent….
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
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
My word is my bond? Or is it? We take a look into contracts.
Wisdom often comes from experience but (dare I say it?) our elders were not always correct. Man may have been conducting