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Do I Need a Shareholders’ Agreement?
If you’re a business owner in England, you may be wondering whether you need a shareholders’ agreement. While it’s not a legal requirement, having one …
Provisions Commonly Added to a Company’s Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreement
When setting up a company, there are several legal documents that must be drafted and agreed upon by its founders, including the articles of associati …
The Adequacy of the Model Articles of Association for Private Companies Limited by Shares for Companies with Sole Directors
(All references in this article to any company or companies are to private companies limited by shares) (any reference to ‘Fore Fitness’ means the cas …
The Inadequacy of the Model Articles of Association for Private Companies Limited by Shares for Companies with Sole Directors
(All references in this article to any company or companies are to private companies limited by shares) All private companies limited by shares must h …
Unless orders and the consequences of breaching one
An “unless” order is an order that, unless a party performs an obligation by a specified date or within a particular period, they will be penalised by …
Intellectual Property Rights – Protecting your creativity and innovation.
What is intellectual property? Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind. Having the right type of intellectual property protection can …
What happens to your social media account after your death?
With our day-to-day functions, jobs and memories now taking place online, the question of what will happen to your social media once you are no longer …
The Importance of Mediation
What is ‘Mediation’? Mediation is a voluntary and confidential form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third p …
Shareholders’ Agreements – a short guide
What is a Shareholders’ Agreement? It is common for shareholders of a company to enter into a written agreement with one another which will govern how …
‘No Jab, No Job?’ – What does the COVID-19 vaccine mean for employers?
As of writing, over 10 million people in the UK have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. For some, this shows that some sense of n …
Shareholder decision-making
The day-to-day management of a company is typically carried out by the appointed directors. These individuals exercise all powers of the company …
Families have overpaid £1.2 Billion in Inheritance tax
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and possessions) of someone who’s died. Married couples can, with proper planning, pass on …