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Cohab unmarried partners running a business (another angle too)

Cohab unmarried partners running a business (another angle too)

I own my own business and have recently separated from my partner, but I was not married. Could my partner ...
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Magic hour: This mumpreneur's secret of running a successful City law firm

Magic hour: This mumpreneur’s secret of running a successful City law firm

Karen Holden of A City Law Firm shares her views It is often debated whether women can ‘have it all’ ...
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Working mum work life / balance can this be achieved? 

Working mum work life / balance can this be achieved? 

So you’re pregnant, but you love your career, do you have to choose between your family and your success? In ...
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The Human Rights Act & Surrogacy

The Human Rights Act & Surrogacy

A Single Father’s Journey: The Trilogy The Family Courts have recently had to grapple with the particularly thorny issue of ...
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Brexit: Should we be worried?

Brexit: Should we be worried?

A City Law Firm – Awarded ‘Innovative Law Firm of 2016 London’ We pride ourselves on being the ‘leading entrepreneur ...
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My partner took out a loan..now she's told me to pay her back!

My partner took out a loan..now she’s told me to pay her back!

My partner took out a loan so I could buy a motorbike – now she’s told me to pay her ...
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Looking to invest in a company for your Entrepreneur Visa?

Looking to invest in a company for your Entrepreneur Visa?

There are many people who will refer you to companies and accountants that can take in your investment, but these ...
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Mediation? Is that really necessary?

Mediation? Is that really necessary?

Not necessarily but be warned! Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation being the most well-known example, is now being strongly encouraged ...
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What is IP and why do I need to protect it?

What is IP and why do I need to protect it?

So you’ve come up with an awesome idea for a startup. You know that you have the potential to be ...
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Commercial Leases

Commercial Leases

Entering into a commercial lease is a fact of life for many businesses but failing to obtain proper advice before ...
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Franchises and Commercial Leases

Franchises and Commercial Leases

Franchising is a popular way of quickly growing a business and sharing the successful blueprint of a good product, service or idea ...
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Protecting your assets: Start-up to Divorce

Protecting your assets: Start-up to Divorce

You work hard to start your own company and invest time and effort into making it work, only to have ...
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Protecting Confidential Information

Protecting Confidential Information

Are your trade secrets safe? Confidential information is non-public privileged information pertaining to a company’s business. Such information can include, ...
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Top Tips to Attract Investors

Top Tips to Attract Investors

How much control can you afford to relinquish? It is essential you decide on this early on , as it ...
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Empty Judgments...insolvent defendant?

Empty Judgments…insolvent defendant?

Empty Judgments: What to do when faced with an insolvent defendant company. It is a claimant’s nightmare: succeed in obtaining ...
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Do your T&Cs do what you want them to?

Do your T&Cs do what you want them to?

Terms and Conditions (Ts & Cs) are an essential part of all businesses. They should provide clarity for customers and ...
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What’s in a name? Just Google it! 

What’s in a name? Just Google it! 

Google has become so renowned and ingrained in our daily lives that it’s the first thing that pops into your head ...
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Market Value of your Business

Market Value of your Business

What I have observed in practice is that many businesses overlook the fact that fundamentally IP is a business asset ...
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The effect of: Consumer Rights Act 2015

The effect of: Consumer Rights Act 2015

Christmas lists have been created and movies, music and apps for loved ones are now being sourced & downloaded. Business ...
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Are you a shadow director, does it matter?

Are you a shadow director, does it matter?

It is important that all business owners and those contemplating commencing a business are aware of the issues surrounding shadow ...
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