The purpose of EU Directive 92/85EC – the Pregnant Workers Directive – is ‘to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding’. In the UK, surrogacy […]

1. Know your worth A good valuation is a great starting point but don’t forget to focus on improving the multiple rather than just the profit. 2. It’s all about revenues, but don’t lose sight of profits Buyers are looking […]

‘Probate‘ is the application for the right to deal with a deceased person’s affairs (called ‘administering the estate‘). Different terms apply, depending on whether or not the deceased person left a will and where they lived. Different terms associated with […]

Starting a business can be both challenging and rewarding. 1. You are your own boss. Being your own boss gives you the freedom to do things your way and implement your own plans. 2. You get to do what you’re […]

Conveyancing is the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another. Conveyancing usually involves three major landmarks: (1) a seller accepts an offer from a potential buyer to purchase their property; (2) contracts are exchanged […]

A shareholders agreement is one of the most important documents a privately owned company should have. It will set out the rules, obligations and responsibilities of the shareholders, their relationship with each other and their relationship with the company both […]