Banking, Finance & Professional

There are several different ways to work out what your business is worth and it is important to remember from the outset that valuation is often more of an art…

The Court of Appeal has handed down the long awaited judgment in Re Games Station, in an important ruling for administrators and landlords. Prior to this judgment, due to the…

Under the latest Government plans, new parents will soon be able to share up to 50 weeks’ leave after having a baby or adopting. Current legislation allows new mothers to…

It’s not unusual if you are owed money by a company for it to enter some form of insolvency process, but this doesn’t mean that all is lost. Subject to…

A solicitor from Harrison Drury has been recognised for his expertise in insolvency matters after passing a key exam. James Robbins has gained the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI),…

Problem: I’m in negotiations with a potential new employer about a senior executive position. What should I ask to be included in my employment contract and should I have a…

Businesses are being warned not to rush into new ‘owner-employee’ contracts that allow staff to give up some of their employment rights for shares in the business. The new owner-employee…

Problem I have recently started a new business with two former colleagues and we have been advised to draw up a shareholders’ agreement. Why do we need one and what…

Harrison Drury has advised Walker Fire UK Ltd, the Preston-headquartered provider of fire protection equipment and services, on its acquisition of Stockport Fire Protection Ltd. Walker Fire – which has…

On 29 July 2013, a number of changes to employment law came into effect. These include the introduction of fees in employment tribunals, a cap on compensation for unfair dismissal…

Harrison Drury has advised North West insurance consultancy County Group on its acquisition of Staffordshire-based commercial insurance broker JSW Insurance. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, is the latest in…

Major changes to legislation protecting workplace whistleblowers have significant implications for employers. Harrison Drury's Employment law team, discusses the main issues for businesses need to be aware of. Whistleblowing is…

With summer in full swing and the school holidays right around the corner, many employees will be planning to use some of their annual leave. As employers, this can result…

There have been recent changes to court costs rules for business prosecution & criminal proceedings following the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. Under…

Many businesses can find themselves in a situation where cash flow becomes an issue, so it is vital that companies correctly manage their credit and capital. This includes having the…

Many smaller businesses find it beneficial to operate under a simple unincorporated structure, such as a partnership, or as a sole trader. However, whether due to growth or for tax…

The brave new world of litigation funding ushered in by the Jackson Reforms on 1 April 2013, has created great uncertainty over the funding of commercial disputes. As a result,…

The government’s controversial employee-shareholder status looks to be a step closer after the House of Lords voted through proposals on April 24 2013. The legislation was twice rejected by the…