Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of a business are the legal contract between a provider and customer for the supply of goods or services. This contract regulates the business relationship between the provider and customer by setting out the rights and responsibilities of each party. It is often the case that businesses decide to put in place […]

Intellectual Property in media and entertainment

There is a constant evolution of the technology which impacts the use we make of media platforms. This can be seen through the development of social media. With the never-ending creation of new platforms, there is a need to adapt the rights and protections that come with the use of these services. Intellectual Property (IP) […]

What are the potential pitfalls of using AI in business?

In the past few years, it has become apparent that there is a rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). There are obvious advantages in using AI. These include reduction of human errors, constant availability, efficiency and unbiased decision making. However, professionals must also take into consideration clear disadvantages. Disadvantages Despite the advantages provided […]

JD Sports and Leicester City FC price fixed replica kit

In early July 2023, Leicester City FC was found guilty of anti-competitive behaviour following an investigation of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Between 2018 and 2020, the football club and JD Sports had an arrangement to fix replica kit prices. In particular, they agreed the following: JD Sports would stop selling Leicester City branded […]

The case of Worcester Warriors highlights administration process

Worcester Warriors, the Premiership rugby club, have been suspended from playing and will be put into administration after failing to meet a Rugby Football Union funding ultimatum. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, one of the main guarantors of a loan through Sport England, said it had agreed to the directors’ request to […]

Selling your Business – the Team

Now you know what is involved in selling your business, you know how important it is to have the right team around you to guide you with each element of your transaction and ensure the best outcome for you. Who is involved in the transaction? The team that you need to sell your business will […]

Selling your Business – Documentation

Every transaction, whether a share sale, business sale, management buy-out, merger, share scheme (the list goes on!) will be governed by legal documents. These are essential to governing the relationship between the parties and sets out what has been agreed. This is important not only in relation to any ongoing matters between the parties post-deal, […]

Selling your Business – Due Diligence

So you’ve found a buyer and agreed Heads of Terms, now it’s time for the hard work to begin! From my experience, the most commonly underestimated work-load in the transaction is legal due diligence enquiries. Accounting and Commercial due diligence often starts at the Heads of Terms stage as the buyer uses basic enquiries and […]

Selling your business – Heads of Terms and NDA

Once you have resolved to sell your business and decided on a structure that is going to suit you, the next stage is finding a prospective buyer and agreeing Heads of Terms. Taking your business to market can be a daunting process; especially as it is something many owners of private companies may only do […]

An Introduction to Selling your Business and Transaction Structures

Selling a business can be daunting. There are a multitude of considerations that you will need to have, decisions to make and unfamiliar processes to engage in. If you want a successful sale you need to prepare not only your business but yourself for the sales process. Doing so will not only maximise on your […]


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