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Buying the assets of an insolvent company

While the first few months of 2011 have provided some encouragement in terms of economic recovery, unfortunately there are still some businesses which have not been able to survive the…

12/05/11
Banking, Finance & ProfessionalMergers & Acquisitions
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Are you ready for the Bribery Act 2010?

The Ministry of Justice has recently published new guidance on the procedures commercial organisations should put in place to ensure they fully comply with The Bribery Act 2010, which comes…

06/05/11
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalCharities & Not for Profit

Changes to Inheritance Tax rates when making charity bequeaths

While there were no sweeping changes to Inheritance Tax announced in this year’s Budget, Chancellor George Osborne did reveal that from April 2012 the Inheritance tax rate would be cut…

02/05/11
Home & FamilyWills, Probate & Trusts

What is an injunction and who can use them?

We've seen and heard much in recent days about the rising use of injunctions to 'gag' the press, but what exactly are they? Put simply, an injunction is a court…

27/04/11
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalCharities & Not for Profit

The five golden rules of management buyouts

Management buyouts (MBOs) are a good way to plan for succession when owners of a business are looking to take a step back, giving greater continuity to the business. For…

20/04/11
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalDigital & Creative

Why you shouldn’t take shortcuts with LPAs

While reading a recent issue of the Which? magazine I was intrigued to read an article on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). The article set out various advantages of making…

14/04/11
Home & FamilyWills, Probate & Trusts

HD advise in historic Lancashire trout farm management buyout

  A historic Lancashire trout farm is set for expansion after being purchased in a management buyout (MBO) for an undisclosed sum. Dunsop Trout Farm, which was established at Dunsop…

12/04/11
Case StudiesLand, Estates and Rural BusinessMergers & Acquisitions

Why shareholder agreements are vital in family businesses

  In any business, when shareholder disputes arise, it‘s always a difficult time. However, when the owners of a business are also members of the same family, then things can…

22/03/11
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalBusiness Protection

Minimising legal costs: Why prevention is better than the cure

In my role as a Deputy District Judge in the County Courts, one of my functions is to assess the legal costs claimed by the winning party against the losing…

15/03/11
Automotive, Transport & LogisticsBanking, Finance & ProfessionalCharities & Not for Profit

Inheritance Tax: Transferable Nil Rate Bands explained

Everyone has an allowance which they can leave free of Inheritance Tax on their deaths. This amount is referred to as the Nil Rate Band and is currently £325,000. Furthermore,…

09/03/11
Home & FamilyWills, Probate & Trusts
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