Dispute Resolution: Is a deposit always non-refundable?
March 26 2021 Frequently disputes occur regarding deposits and whether they are refundable if a purchase does not complete for whatever reason. In law there is no…
Material Breach of Contract
August 8 2018 What is a ‘material’ breach of contract by a party to a commercial contract? This is a critical issue regularly considered by the courts - and one…
What are Statutory Registers and why does your business need them?
May 9 2019 A company’s statutory registers contain information regarding the company’s current position and are required to be maintained and kept under the…
“Payment in Full and Final Settlement” - Creditors beware
April 15 2019 If you are a creditor and you are offered part payment only of money owed by a debtor, you should take caution in accepting particularly if the sum…
What is Turnover Rent and who does it benefit?
January 7 2021 Turnover Rent is a form of Rent in Commercial Leases which may benefit both a Landlord and a Tenant. Turnover Rent is a form of Rent which is…
The New FCA Consumer Duty - How does it impact firms?
September 14 2022 In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty (“the Duty”). Subject to…
Director disqualifications in 2022
September 13 2022 Director disqualification in respect of dissolved companies is not a new principle (in fact the key piece of legislation has been in force since…
Top Tips for registering your company with Companies House
September 13 2022 Corporate Governance specialist, explains the common errors that occur when people fill out an incorporation form, without the…
The Bank Holiday for Her Majesty the Queen’s State Funeral
September 12 2022 Over the weekend, King Charles III confirmed that the Queen’s state funeral would be a National Bank holiday. The government subsequently confirmed…
Pros and Cons of the Scale-up Visa
September 8 2022 The scale-up worker visa route opened on 22 August 2022. It allows workers to come to the UK to work for an eligible job for a fast-growing UK…
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