Coronavirus Q&A for commercial tenants
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Removing a director from a company
It is often the case that the shareholders also have a role in the management of the business, and will often be directors. Therefore, one…
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare, if you became unable to?
Though no-one likes to think about losing the ability to manage our own affairs, it can happen. It is important to put arrangements in place…
Does a director owe a fiduciary duty to a company’s shareholders?
Under the Companies Act, a director owes fiduciary duties to the company in which they hold office, and must not act in a manner which…
Don’t let the ‘small print’ become a big issue
When starting or growing a business, putting in place standard terms and conditions for trading can be considered an unnecessary hassle and cost and the…
Trustees’ duties & charity land: Some frequently-asked questions
Getting the best deal for your charity, while complying with charity law, is part and parcel of being a trustee; but what are the legal…
Does my employer own my intellectual property?
Intellectual property rights will arise whenever there are creative endeavors in the workplace. It is important for employers to take steps to ensure that the…
Non-disclosure agreements: 4 frequently-asked questions
Whether you want to protect your ideas and keep a competitive edge, or you want to keep an acquisition or business sale a secret, non-disclosure…
ACAS has published new guidelines for employers on how to manage the impact of the menopause at work.
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is an organisation which provides advice to employers and employees. Its latest guidance offers advice for employers on…
Are you a trustee? Know your obligations
The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in trust regulation and the penalties for non-compliance can be onerous, requiring great care by trustees.…
Workforce succession planning | Q&A with Willans’ employment law partner
There are many aspects to succession planning in businesses – whether it be the business owner’s or investor’s exit plans, how best to hand on…
Challenging the validity of a will by Willans LLP solicitors
What do you do if you think someone’s will may not be valid? There are many ways in which the validity of a will can…
Buying a business or property in the hospitality & leisure sector?
Whether you’re a first-time business buyer entering into the leisure sector, or you’re an experienced hotelier embarking on your next acquisition, the importance of doing…
Shareholders’ agreements: do I really need one?
When starting out, many businesses naturally want to keep costs to a minimum. This often results in them regarding a shareholders’ agreement as something optional…
Succession planning for business owners
If something unexpected befell one of the key people involved in running your business, what would happen? It is important that every business has a…
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