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Robert Burns MacRoberts LLP

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Would you surrender your employment rights for a stake in the business? *

United Kingdom - October 10 2012
You will have seen the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne's plans to introduce a new form of employment contract: the 'owner-employee' contract.

Co-authors: Katy Wedderburn.


Government looks to help high-growth companies *

United Kingdom - September 21 2012
A bold set of proposals, to attract high-growth companies to set up global bases in the UK and to grow their businesses here, has been unveiled by the Government.

Co-authors: Neil Kennedy.


Steady state in Scotland’s corporate deals market *

United Kingdom - August 12 2011
According to one leading financial commentator, the UK economy will be only begin to grow again in any meaningful way after the Queen speaks the magic words “Let the games commence” at London’s Olympics stadium in July 2012.


Don't pick a ropey company name *

United Kingdom - October 28 2010
The recent decision of the Company Names Tribunal in MB Inspection Limited v Hi-Rope Limited highlights that care should be taken to avoid choosing a company name which could affect the goodwill of an existing business.

Co-authors: Neil Kennedy.


The importance of good governance *

European Union - May 14 2010
The European Confederation of Directors' Associations (ecoDA) has recently published a report titled "Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies in Europe."

Co-authors: Neil Kennedy.


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