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Tag Archives: corporate and commercial
Joint ventures – choosing the right structure and whether to incorporate
As a business owner preparing for a joint venture, you and your potential partner will need to decide how best to structure the business arrangement … Read More
Should you drag along or tag along as an investor?
Becoming a minority shareholder or investor in a business may lead you to believe that, given the limited rights you will have, there are not … Read More
Payment terms in your commercial contracts
When you extend credit to a customer it is very easy to forget that it is the same as handing over cash. In order to … Read More
Ensure any strategic project is underpinned by a consultancy agreement
Organisational change is rarely easy, whether this is the implantation of a new IT system, rebranding or cultural change such as improving diversity within a … Read More
Contracts of employment: common errors and how to avoid them
Tempting though it might be to hand out the same contract of employment for new starters year after year, putting a little time into preparing … Read More
Buying or selling a business? It pays to agree key terms upfront
Adrenalin may be running high if you are on the verge of buying a business or selling the company you have built from scratch. You … Read More
Resolving a dispute arising out of a breach of your fiduciary duties
If you have been appointed as a company director, a commercial agent or a trustee, then as well as any contractual or statutory obligations you … Read More
Success story: a reminder of why companies need a shareholders’ agreement
Setting up a new company is exciting but with so much to do in building revenues it can be easy to lose sight of the … Read More
Buying a business: are you getting shares or asset?
The opportunity to purchase a competing or complimentary business provides an important route to expansion, but it is important to be clear about what exactly … Read More
Enforcing restrictive covenants
Post-termination restrictive covenants are a common feature of employment contracts, particularly for senior personnel who could cause serious harm to your commercial interests if they … Read More
The value of a non-disclosure agreement in keeping pre-contract negotiations confidential
In the last few months, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have generated a significant amount of negative press coverage as notable individuals and organisations have utilised them … Read More
Selling your company – handle warranties with care
After years of hard work building up a business, the prospect of selling it on to another company or the current management team will be … Read More
Resolving a minority shareholder dispute
Power among the shareholders of a company is generally measured by the size of their shareholdings and accordingly their voting rights. Usually, the more shares … Read More