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 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...
Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd - Can A Repudiatory Breach of Contract Be Remedied? Summary The Court of Appeal in Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1206 held that a repudiatory breach of contract is not automatically incapable of remedy. Whether a breach can be...
Four Oaks Legal Services Acquired by 43Legal to Expand Legal Offering Across the Midlands We are pleased to announce that Four Oaks Legal Services has been acquired by 43Legal, a leading Solihull-based law firm known for its proactive,...
Restrictive Covenants In Franchise Agreements Summary Franchise agreements often contain restrictive covenants that limit what a franchisee can do during and after the contract. Buyers are sometimes unaware that, due to restrictive covenants...
How To Recognise A Business In Financial Distress Summary The UK is experiencing zero economic growth and a sustained rise in company insolvencies, with nearly 2,238 registered in May 2025, which is higher than previous months and years. Businesses are facing challenges due to...
How Do I Get Fake Or Defamatory Online Reviews Removed? A Solicitor who specialises in reputation management and defamation can help you get fake or defamatory online reviews removed. They can also advise you on bringing a defamation claim if what is stated in the review is...
What Are Contractual Express And Implied Terms? Many contract disputes relate to one party (A) believing the other (B) had agreed to X and B either not understanding or being unaware that X was part of the contract. This type of scenario keeps Commercial Court Judges and...
Sole Director's Authority And Model Articles of Association If you are a regular reader of our blog, you will often see references to a company’s Articles of Association, commonly called ‘Articles’. This is because your company’s Articles are vitally important, as they are...
Understanding The New EU Product Liability Directive Although the UK is no longer part of the European Union, as our largest trading partner, its laws can still have considerable impact on UK businesses. The latest one SMEs especially need to understand is the new Product...
How To Remove A Shareholder Setting up a company or attracting new investment is an exhilarating time. Shareholders provide the capital lifeblood that allows an organisation to grow and prosper. However, when you are in the day-to-day zone of running your SME, it can be...
Avoiding Legal Ombudsman ComplaintsAside from debt collection, dealing with customer complaints is probably the most dreaded part of being a Solicitor. Most people enter the legal profession with a desire to help others, therefore, having to digest client complaints can be...
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