Tips for SMEs when reviewing supplier contracts
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
How does exchange of contracts work if you are buying and selling a property at the same time?
In a property sale or purchase, exchange of contracts is when the transaction becomes legally binding. The date for comp
Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide
An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you. This knowledge can include
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
Tempted by the four-day working week trial for your business?
One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-mo
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
Make sure you protect your creativity through Intellectual Property Rights
It can be easy to let your guard down once a business relationship has developed. You’ve manoeuvred your way through the
Contracts and Covid-19 – Force Majeure or Frustration explained.
Covid-19 has had a profound effect on all of our personal and business lives, and we are likely to feel the ramification
Contracts. Choose your words carefully to avoid misinterpretation.
A significant proportion of legal disputes between parties involve the meaning of contracts made between them. Often, t
Can I change the terms of a written contract by way of a verbal agreement?
Who doesn’t love the beginning of a relationship? You spend hours together trying to determine if the other person is su
Is a verbal contract a valid contract?
When parties make an oral agreement but fail to record it in writing it can be very difficult, or even impossible, for t
Ending Your Contract: Key Considerations and Steps
It is a sad truth that nothing in this world lasts forever (no matter how well some celebrities seem to age), and contra
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
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
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