Non-executive directors: how independent do they need to be?
The value non-executive directors (NED) can add to a business is widely recognised. Often, NEDs…
December 31, 2021 By Gavin Poole
Shareholder Register: Who can view a company’s register of members?
Every company is required to keep an accurate, up-to-date shareholder register. An annual return or…
December 31, 2021 By Gavin Poole
Suppliers beware – new prohibition on terminating contracts due to customer insolvency
Recent changes to insolvency legislation means that many suppliers may be required to continue providing…
December 22, 2021 By Sean Jenner
Net Zero – tips for businesses to “go green”
Climate change is happening now. How can businesses reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to…
December 15, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Share sale opens new chapter for leading Somerset food business
Renowned Somerset food business Jon Thorner’s Ltd is entering a new chapter in its history…
December 10, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
November 28, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
How can SMEs work towards the Paris Agreement?
How can SMEs work towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and address climate change…
November 8, 2021 By Gavin Poole
Building purpose into your business
Purposeful businesses understand how they can make the world a better place, and thrive themselves.…
November 1, 2021 By Laurie Trounce
Sound advice secures a cool deal
Approaching retirement conjures up images of golf courses and extended holidays, but for business owners…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Stephens Scown helps Altec & Victoria become employee owned
South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has helped a family run business near St…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
New service helps businesses convert to employee ownership
Two South West advisory firms have joined forces to offer a new service to help…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
The Enforceability of Shareholder Leaver Clauses
Shareholder leaver provisions: Leaver Clauses, which are to be found in either bespoke articles of…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown