In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, reviewing your Contracts is more important than ever
Key task for now…and in the future The first task for any business is to review their contracts and these may vary depending upon whether your company negotiates a bespoke contract for each business relationship. The second job, is to ensure that any c …
Spring Budget UK – What’s new?
The long-anticipated spring budget has been released. On the back of an interest rate-drop, COVID-19 and only a few weeks after Rishi Sunak stepped up to the plate it’s certainly an interesting one! It’s not surprising that measures are being taken to …
A Guide to “TUPE”: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment Regulations) 2006
The aim of the TUPE regulations (commonly known as ‘Chew-pee’) is to ensure that employees are protected when their employer’s business is transferred to another business. It assures employees that they will not be dismissed directly as a result of a t …
Estate Planning for Disabled & Vulnerable Beneficiaries
Deciding how to provide for your children before they reach adulthood can be a difficult process. Parents have a natural instinct to want to treat their children fairly and this decision can be made even harder if a child is vulnerable or has additiona …
Can I force a co-owner to sell?
Yes. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 is an Act of Parliament which is otherwise known as “TOLATA”. This Act gives the Court powers to resolve disputes regarding the ownership of property and land. There are a number of reasons a …
Contracts of Employment: Common Questions & Answers
Q: What is a Contract of Employment? A: A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out their employment rights, responsibilities and duties. The employment contract is an important part of starting a new job …
Coronavirus: What should you consider as an employer?
Coronavirus continues to dominate the news, spreading rapidly throughout Europe and the Middle East. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) causes respiratory illness, usually resulting in mild symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Some indi …
Types of contract breach
When does a breach of contract occur? It is usually as a result of one of the following:- There has been a failure to deliver goods or services There has been a failure to make a payment within a specified time frame Work carried out, goods delivered o …
Franklins First For Your Success: How to Convene a Board Meeting?
The process for making decisions can vary from company to company and must reflect your Articles of Association. However, there are common elements that need to be complied with to ensure due procedure and prevent a decision being challenged due to lac …
Franklins First For Your Success: What do I consider in a Board Meeting? Q&A
Question 1: I am a director of a Company, what do I need to think about when making decisions? Answer: When making decisions there are certain factors prescribed by s172 of the Companies Act 2006 that should be considered. These include: The consequenc …
