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 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...
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...
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...
Everything You Need To Know About A Virtual In-House Counsel Service
Everything You Need To Know About A Virtual In-House Counsel Service Summary Virtual in-house legal counsel for small businesses offers ongoing legal advice from a dedicated solicitor on a part-time or retainer basis, rather than sporadic hourly billing. Traditional law...
A Legal Guide To International Franchising
A Legal Guide To International Franchising Summary International franchising relies on strong brand and know-how protection supported by a comprehensive agreement. Strategic choices on governing law and dispute resolution determine how rights can be enforced overseas....
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...
















