Are directors personally liable for a company’s breach of contract?
Directors of a company may be held personally liable for inducing a company to breach…
May 17, 2022 By Jeremy Crook
Directors Duties – conflicts of interest in proposed company contracts
Do company directors need to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when proposing new or…
April 28, 2022 By Richard Slater
Contracts – will I be held to every letter of the small print?
The recent case of Blu-Sky Solutions Limited v Be Caring Limited serves as a reminder…
April 28, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Business Interruption Insurance – the battle continues
The Court has recently provided further guidance on how it will approach disease clauses in…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Self employed contractors in professional services – are they employees?
In a recent case, a book-keeper (and from 1990 onwards accountant) for a brewery (Exmoor…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Directors’ personal liability for breaches of employment contracts
Under the Companies Act 2006, a director is obliged to exercise reasonable care, skill and…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Returning to work after lockdown – the legal issues
As countries across the EU start to ease lockdown measures, what are the legal implications…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Protecting Your Family Business from Divorce
This article covers some key points you should consider for protecting your family business against…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Covid Insurance Payments – a win for small businesses in landmark case
All eyes have been on the Supreme Court today as the judgment was handed down…
April 8, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Shareholder Disputes – what is an unfair prejudice claim?
You might think that it’s a bit strong to describe two business partners who fall…
March 31, 2022 By Toby Claridge
The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims – tips for businesses
Disputes solicitor, Catherine Mathews shares her tips for businesses trying to overcome the disadvantages of…
March 31, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Purposeful Business – how it can help your business grow and retain staff
How does having a purposeful business help it to grow and retain staff? The impact…
February 8, 2022 By Laurie Trounce