Sometimes the first you know that someone has issued court proceedings against you is when you become aware of a […]

A Shareholders Agreement is a private contract between the shareholders of a company. It is not a replacement for the […]

Disputes and disagreements are common in business. They are stressful and worrying if you’re in the middle of them, particularly […]

The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) is to provide access to information held by public […]

Trusts are increasingly being used by individuals and business owners who want to protect their wealth and assets. While they […]

I get asked this question about county court judgments a lot. It’s surprising how often the first someone knows about […]

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), is a document that protects you if you become unable to look after your […]

Contracts are the building blocks of most businesses. There will be contracts with customers and suppliers (terms and conditions), employees (employment contracts), landlords (lease) and contractors (T&Cs again). Contracts define and regulate the most important relationships of the business. Given this, I always find it surprising to come across businesses with no written contracts at all, or which rely on contract documents that don’t say […]

As a general rule, in your will you can leave your assets to whoever you like. If you want to leave it all to Battersea Dogs Home, you can. But while your will may set out your final wishes, in some cases these wishes might not be as effective as you hope.First, your will must be valid. There are various rules that must be followed: it must be in writing, and executed in the right way. You have to sign it in the presence of two independent witnesses. But make sure the witnesses do not ben […]