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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…