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My family business is being ruined by disputes. What can I do? Employment Blog We discuss family businesses who are in the middle of a dispute and where swift action is required. 11 October 2023 6 min read
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) - a great tool for managed succession Buying and Selling a Business Blog Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) - a great tool for managed succession 26 April 2023 5 min read
Manufactured goods - product marking after 1 January 2021 Buying and Selling a Business Blog Manufactured goods - product marking after 1 January 2021 27 March 2023 5 min read
Siblings not pulling their weight? Employment Blog Siblings not pulling their weight? 31 October 2022 5 min read
What happens if a director or shareholder loses capacity? Business Blog What happens if a director or shareholder loses capacity? 30 September 2022 3 min read
Alzheimer's - why it's important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney Wills Blog Alzheimer's - why it's important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney 30 September 2022 3 min read
Advice to company directors - Know your legal duties Buying and Selling a Business Blog Advice to company directors - Know your legal duties 26 April 2022 5 min read
The Plastic Packaging Tax Regulations Business Articles Blog The Plastic Packaging Tax Regulations 23 March 2022 2 min read
The new International Data Transfer Agreement Business Articles Blog The new International Data Transfer Agreement 23 March 2022 3 min read
Employment law updates you need to know! Employment Blog Employment law updates you need to know! 24 January 2022 3 min read
Managing conflict in family businesses Insolvency Blog Managing conflict in family businesses 18 October 2021 3 min read
Employment in a family owned business Employment Blog Employment in a family owned business 18 October 2021 3 min read
Government response on sexual harassment in the workplace Business Articles Blog Government response on sexual harassment in the workplace 17 August 2021 3 min read
Protecting your business from bad debts Business Articles Blog Protecting your business from bad debts 3 August 2021 3 min read