October 25, 2021

In the United Kingdom, tenants gain a set of rights as soon as they sign an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. The landlord or letting agent must adhere to these and failure to do so could amount to a legal offence. If the landlord does not respect the tenant’s rights or there is unresolvable conflict, the […]

October 15, 2021

Businesses are constantly engaged in several commercial transactions and dealings, which require contracts. There are several types of contract risks that can affect the parties to the contract, including poor incentives, bad planning, and contract manipulation. Loss of bargaining power, damage to business, and cost overruns are also commercial contract risks to consider. It can […]

October 5, 2021

Legal teams are among the most essential departments of a company, as any organisation should not only work towards their goals and objectives but also do so within the legal frameworks applicable to them. The legal department is involved in various aspects of business operations, whether it is acquisitions, customer complaints, or workplace conduct. Given […]

September 13, 2021

Contracts can be tricky, whether they are written or verbal contracts. Leaving room for misunderstanding, misinterpretation and confusion can lead to disagreements and disputes over the contract. Negotiations are as tricky, especially since modern technology has played a key role in the way we communicate with people. Email, for instance, has made negotiation a quicker […]

August 26, 2021

The corporate structure consists of departments like marketing, human resource, finance, and IT. The various departments operate to ensure improved efficiency of overall business operations and increased productivity. Setting up and maintaining a department in-house can be costly in terms of money and resources, as employees need to be recruited, paid, and provided with all […]

August 13, 2021

Buying or selling property can be a complex and intimidating process, especially if you do not have any prior experience. There are many factors to consider when it comes to property and these tips are bound to be of use when buying or selling property. Do Your Research There are various regulations you are required […]

June 21, 2021

A contract is a legally binding written or spoken agreement between at least two parties and could be entered into for various reasons, including sales purposes and employment. People will find themselves entering into multiple agreements over the course of their lives and may find that many business disputes or disagreements were avoided due to […]

June 14, 2021

A large volume of transactions takes place on a daily basis and this number has only increased with the introduction of online financial services and products. When money is constantly being transferred from one person or location to another, there is also a risk of illegal financial activities. One such activity is money laundering, which […]

June 10, 2021

Legal frameworks are designed across the globe to prevent bribery and corruption, with national and international bodies implementing strict anti-bribery and corruption regulations. In the United Kingdom (UK), the relevant regulations are included in the Bribery Act 2010, which was enacted in July 2011. The Bribery Act 2010 The Act goes by the general definition […]

February 23, 2021

Several businesses in the UK have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the government has introduced various support mechanisms for these UK businesses. These are the key schemes for small and medium-sized businesses, large businesses, and self-employed persons. Small and medium-sized businesses If you are a business owner and think you may be eligible […]