by | Dec 20, 2022 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Employees, Employers, Jackie Watts
Over the last few months there has been an increasing wave of strike action across several different industries in the UK. This has caused widespread concerns for businesses. Strike action itself continues to affect various...
by | Aug 15, 2022 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
There are many ways to expand your business, one option is franchising. This is where a business sells the right to use its name and business operation to another via a franchising agreement. The person who sells their business operation as a franchise is known as the...
by | Mar 9, 2022 | All Articles, Commercial Law, International Women's Day, Jackie Watts
From a personal perspective I’ve never felt my gender ever held me back from doing what I wanted & achieving my goals in life. I am a Director of a female led and founded Law Firm in the City, doing a job I love as well as being a mother, wife, daughter and...
by | Oct 18, 2018 | All Articles, Commercial Property, Jackie Watts
Blockchain and smart contracts 101 There are a number of question marks over blockchain security, dispute resolution and data protection compliancy. Should companies take legal advice before engaging with this technology and what are the legal pitfalls? By Jacqueline...
by | Apr 10, 2017 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
Funding and investment are words I hear daily as many of my clients start their enterprising journey. These words are used interchangeably, but I actually define these as very distinct opportunities. I fear many do not honestly understand the array of options...
by | Mar 17, 2017 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
Many businesses need investment to be able to develop their product, launch it to market or expand into new countries. The common route is to get an equity share or bank loan – but whilst these are readily available options, they are not without pitfalls and...
