Posted by the Property team on 2nd July 2019
The purchase or sale of a business is likely to be one of the most complex transactions which the shareholders in a company, or owners of an unincorporated business, are likely to be involved in. The level of complexity will vary from one business...
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Posted by the Property team on 25th September 2018
On Thursday, 20 September 2018, the Law Commission published its long-awaited consultation report on proposed changes to the regimes whereby leaseholders can either purchase their freehold or extend their leases. As the consultation was branded...
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Posted by the Corporate & Commercial team on 2nd September 2018
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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Posted by the Business Support team on 28th June 2018
Contracts dominate the commercial world; therefore, it is vital that business owners understand the consequences and responsibilities that come with entering into one. Even the most basic supplier or agency agreement can cost an organisation...
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Posted by the Corporate & Commercial team on 23rd February 2018
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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Posted by the Corporate & Commercial team on 17th November 2017
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...
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Posted by the Corporate & Commercial team on 1st November 2016
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...
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Posted by the Corporate & Commercial team on 5th October 2016
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...
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Posted by the Management team on 5th August 2016
This morning saw the latest of the quarterly meetings of the BG Employment Club. The Employment Club is held at the Ardington Hotel in Worthing and provides local business owners and managers with information on the latest updates and hot...
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Posted by the Business Support team on 6th April 2016
From 6th April 2016, private UK companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have to create and maintain a register of People with Significant Control (PSCs). Company Records Once a PSC has been identified, relevant details will need to be...
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