Even the smallest businesses will need to deal with contracts and agreements on a day to day basis. But what is a contract, and when will an agreement be legally enforceable? Here we answer some of the key questions you should be aware of. What is a contract? A...
What does the end of the Brexit transition period mean for businesses? The UK is the first and, to date, only country to formally leave the EU, after 47 years of membership. Withdrawal took place on 31 January 2020 and the Brexit transition period expires on 31...
Leanne Yendell a commercial solicitor with our business team shares her tips on what business owners and managers should consider now that businesses are re-opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIYh3ZB6AQM
Problem one: Delays to dispute resolution The civil justice system in the UK will inevitably slow as a result of the government measures. In one of my cases, despite ACAS Early Conciliation seemingly operating as well as could be expected, it was in fact the parties...
What’s coming? Changes to employment law that take effect from 6 April 2020. What important changes should my business be aware of? Changes to the written statement of terms Additional information will be required in written statements of terms with employees,...
A long overdue focus has been given to flexible working thanks to Mother Pukka’s #flexappeal campaign. While employees have a statutory right to make a request, for many it still isn’t an option. We are a small firm with a big view on flexible working. Flexible...
It is the million £ question… how will Brexit impact businesses? Well, in my opinion, this is the wrong question. A better question is “what can I do to protect my business, whatever Brexit may bring?” Before you shout “scaremongerer” at your screen – I know that the...
There comes a time when there is a need to dismiss an employee, however it is necessary to establish the reason for the dismissal and to ensure it is carried out in a fair and proper manner. There are 5 main reasons when a dismissal is fair. Conduct / Misconduct An...
In a room of 100 business owners, up to 88 will be trading under non-compliant consumer contracts. What does that mean? Well, in short your business is left in an enforceability limbo. The business could lose money owed to it, or even worse, find itself...
A breach of contract is the failure by one party to perform their part of the contract. In order claim for a breach of contract, the first stage is to establish whether a contract has indeed been formed. A contract is made up of four elements: Offer (what are the...