Back in July, it was announced by the UK Government that thousands of smaller businesses in England can benefit from £20 million of new government funding to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small and medium sized...
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The unprecedented events currently taking place worldwide as a result of the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) have led contracting parties to consider their position, their obligations and particularly if they can rely on a Force Majeure clause....
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Starting a business in the UK is relatively straightforward from an administrative point of view. The tricky bit is deciding the type of structure that will allow you to achieve your commercial ambitions. The main options available are:...
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Ensuring your commercial contracts work for you is a key part of business success. To get the terms you desire requires three essential elements: a precise knowledge of the terms required to ensure you meet your commercial objectives...
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The landscape of work is changing rapidly, of that there is no doubt. Technology has enabled huge numbers of people to work from the comfort of their own home rather than trudge into the office five days a week. In addition, the opportunities...
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If you are setting up a company with people you know, such as family members or friends, you may think that having a Shareholders’ Agreement in place is a little over the top, especially if you are a relatively small enterprise. You may even...
Read more...For any business, moving location is a disruption and distraction from its normal commercial activities. Spending time talking to your lawyer and surveyor at an early stage in the negotiations can help smooth the way to a less stressful and...
Read more...We are delighted to announce that Bennett Griffin LLP is now a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). Formed in 2007 and now with over 200 member organisations, ALEP is a not-for-profit association that...
Read more...There has been a massive rise in the use of zero hours contracts over the last few years. These are contracts where workers are given no set number of hours and effectively allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee of regular work, or in some...
Read more...National Minimum Wage Increase From the 1 October 2015 the National Minimum Wage increased to:- £6.70 for workers aged 21 years and over £5.30 18-20 years £3.87 for 16-17 years, who are above school leaving age but under 18...
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