Making a will is one of the best things you can do to provide for your family after you have died, but sometimes the contents of a loved one’s will can come as a surprise and, possibly, disappointment. In some cases there...
Restrictive covenants are a valuable device for employers keen to protect their commercial interests when a key member of staff leaves. They enable restrictions to be placed on what employees can do in the months following...
With the emphasis on complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation now shifting to what needs to happen after the regulation comes into force on 25 May 2018, Kevin Sullivan, concludes his two-part...
Much of the publicity surrounding the General Data Protection Regulation has focused on what needs to be done in the run up to 25 May 2018 when the new data protection regime comes into force. However, it is what happens...
When we die someone needs to take responsibility for dealing with our affairs, including organising our funeral, settling our debts and passing on gifts of money, property or possessions in accordance with the terms of our...
The collapse of Carillion proves that no business is immune from the risk of failure and highlights the need to be vigilant when dealing with business customers, irrespective of their size and the length of time you have...
Getting the finance in place to enable a management buyout to proceed can be challenging for the management team. There will be a number of people involved in the decision-making process, all of whom will have differing...
When the General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on 25 May this year it will impact many businesses. If you are one of them, then your plans to ensure compliance should already be well advanced. However, with...
There have been some significant cases in employment law recently, with further developments expected this year as several ongoing cases work their way through the appeals system. There are also increases to pay rates and...
Record numbers of home owners are choosing to unlock the money tied up in their homes through equity release schemes. The promise of access to cash without having to move is an attractive proposition but taking out money...