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Does Your Small Business Comply With UK GDPR?

Does Your Small Business Comply With UK GDPR?

Does Your Small Business Comply With UK GDPR?     Key Points Every UK business that handles personal data, including customer records, employee files, and marketing lists, must comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, regardless of size. There is no...

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Do You Need A Shareholders’ Agreement For Your Business?

Do You Need A Shareholders’ Agreement For Your Business?

Do You Need A Shareholders' Agreement For Your Business?     Key Points A shareholders' agreement is a private contract between a company's shareholders. Unlike the Articles of Association, it does not need to be filed at Companies House, and its contents remain confidential to...

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The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution

The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution

The Arbitration Act 2025 and Business Dispute Resolution    Key Points The Arbitration Act 2025 came into force on 1 August 2025, amending the Arbitration Act 1996 for all arbitrations commenced on or after that date. Arbitrators now have an express statutory power to dismiss...

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Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts

Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts

Excluding Loss of Profit in Commercial Contracts    Key Points A well-drafted clause excluding loss of profit can prevent one party from recovering lost profits, but courts apply the language's natural and ordinary meaning, making precision in drafting essential. In EE Ltd v...

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A Complete Guide To Avoiding Contract Disputes

A Complete Guide To Avoiding Contract Disputes

A Complete Guide To Avoiding Contract Disputes    Five-Point Summary Contract disputes are the leading cause of commercial litigation in the UK, with around 70% of SMEs having faced them. The financial impact goes well beyond legal fees: businesses can include wasted management...

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Company Directors Must Comply with Confidentiality Agreements

Company Directors Must Comply with Confidentiality Agreements

Company Directors Must Comply With Confidentiality Agreements Warning For Company Directors Misusing Confidential Information     Summary Confidentiality Agreements set clear rules for handling sensitive commercial information in corporate transactions. A recent High Court...

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How A Legal Risk And Compliance Audit Works

How A Legal Risk And Compliance Audit Works

How A Legal Risk And Compliance Audit Works  Summary A legal risk and compliance audit identifies weaknesses in your company’s legal and operational systems before they cause real problems or disputes. The process includes a review of contracts, governance, HR policies, data...

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How Can I Avoid A Contract Dispute?

How Can I Avoid A Contract Dispute?

How Can I Avoid A Contract Dispute? Contracts are the glue that holds the commercial world together. They enable ventures that drive growth and innovation. However, they are also the leading cause of business disputes. We want to share with you the top five mistakes that, if...

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Defining and Excluding Consequential Loss In A Contract

Defining and Excluding Consequential Loss In A Contract

Defining and Excluding Consequential Loss In a Contract  Defining and Excluding Consequential Loss in a Contract The case of Hadley v Baxendale [1854] EWHC Exch J70 provides a fundamental rule for determining whether the losses stemming from a breach of contract are within the...

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How To Avoid Contract Termination Disputes

How To Avoid Contract Termination Disputes

How To Avoid Contract Termination DisputesHow To Avoid Contract Termination Disputes The contractual clause that allows one party to terminate an agreement is a powerful provision. Drafted correctly, a contract termination clause can mitigate the risk of disputes which can not...

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