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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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Risk: Failure To Prevent Fraud Offence

Risk: Failure To Prevent Fraud Offence

Risk: Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence   On 1 September 2025, the new offence of 'failure to prevent fraud' under section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) comes into force. The offence means some companies could be criminally...

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Your Due Diligence Checklist When Buying A Business

Your Due Diligence Checklist When Buying A Business

Your Due Diligence Checklist When Buying A Business It may come as a shock to realise that we are fast approaching the last quarter of 2024. This is a time when directors start consolidating their company's plans for the next year. If yours involves expanding your business...

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