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Intellectual property – what is it, do I need it and how do I protect it?
Intellectual property is typically one of the most important and valuable assets of any business. Intellectual property (IP) is typically ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brexit: Should we be worried?
A City Law Firm – Awarded ‘Innovative Law Firm of 2016 London’ We pride ourselves on being the ‘leading entrepreneur ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Commercial Leases
Entering into a commercial lease is a fact of life for many businesses but failing to obtain proper advice before ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Top Tips to Attract Investors
How much control can you afford to relinquish? It is essential you decide on this early on , as it ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
