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Onboarding new starters in your company

July 8, 2025

Dealing with the onboarding of new staff can be particularly challenging for business owners, especially as laws and regulations change frequently. As your business grows and you take on more employees, it is important to tackle the elephant in the room: human resources. To improve the onboarding process in your business, there are some practical […]

Grandparents’ rights after divorce – Safeguarding relationships in changing family circumstances

June 27, 2025

Divorce and separation often have ripple effects that extend far beyond the couple involved, with grandparents frequently finding themselves cut off from grandchildren they love dearly. If you are a grandparent facing these circumstances, it is important to understand what the law does and does not provide when it comes to contact with your grandchildren. […]

Grey divorce – Unpicking a lifetime of wealth, legacy and complexity

June 18, 2025

Divorce is never easy, but when it happens later in life after years of shared finances and family life, it is less about starting fresh and more about carefully untangling everything you’ve built together.

Asset versus Share purchases – Which is right for you?

June 13, 2025

When acquiring a business in the UK, two common transaction structures are asset purchases and share purchases. Each structure has distinct legal implications, and choosing the right approach depends on your goals, risk appetite, and the specifics of the deal. In an asset purchases, the buyer acquires selected assets and rights of a business—such as […]

What is an anti-embarrassment clause and why should you use one when selling your business?

June 12, 2025

If you are preparing to sell your business, one of your concerns might be the potential buyer quickly reselling it for a profit. The buyer may know a specific third party interested in acquiring such a business or know how to rapidly increase its profitability and attractiveness to other buyers – knowledge that might not […]

Acquiring a UK business – due diligence is key

June 10, 2025

If you are looking to expand your business interests into the UK, acquiring an existing company can help you break into new markets and acquire the equipment, skilled workers, and innovations needed to boost growth.

Top legal considerations for companies being acquired

June 9, 2025

Selling your business to be acquired by another company can be an exciting, but also highly complex, process.

Planning for the future? Why a prenup or postnup could offer peace of mind

June 4, 2025

A 2025 YouGov poll shows growing public support for prenuptial agreements, with 55 per cent of people in favour, up from just 42 per cent two years earlier.

When assets are concealed during divorce – A closer look at non-disclosure

June 3, 2025

In divorce proceedings involving wealth, financial disclosure forms the basis for every decision the court makes.

Dividing wealth in divorce – A closer look at the law and what can be done

May 19, 2025

When a marriage breaks down, the question of how to divide assets can be just as difficult as the emotional fallout. The stakes are often higher for families with inherited wealth, business interests, or complex financial arrangements. The law that governs financial outcomes on divorce (the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (the Act)), gives judges broad […]

Managing redundancy safely and effectively

May 15, 2025

The prospect of having to manage redundancy is daunting for any business owner. The law provides employees with several rights in a redundancy situation and, in order to avoid expensive mistakes, it is essential that employers and managers understand those rights. Employees who are dismissed by reason of redundancy may be entitled to a statutory […]

Divorce and family wealth – why a financial order brings closure

April 10, 2025

When a marriage ends, emotions run high, but so too can the financial stakes. For high-net-worth families, the challenge often lies not in deciding if wealth should be protected but in determining how to do it in a way that is both fair and future-proof. One common misunderstanding is that once the divorce is finalised, […]

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