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Earn-outs – as valuable as they first appear?
You’ve had a cracking offer for your business but part of the purchase price is linked to an earn-out – is the offer as attractive as it first appears?
Solar Farms – Key things to consider
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate Team looks at some of the points to consider when entering into arrangements for the construction of a solar farm.
Preparing your website for business
Cathrine Ripley explains the key points that should be considered by website owners before doing business on the web.
A quick guide to publishing contracts
What makes a good or a bad publishing contract?
Do your contracts comply with the new rules on late payment?
The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013 apply to all contracts entered into on or after 16 March 2013. Cathrine Ripley offers a timely reminder to review your payment terms.
Performance bonds and guarantees
Needless to say, a construction project depends for its success on the contractor performing its obligations under the construction contract. This guide gives an overview of the methods used by developers to protect themselves against default by a contractor.
How to claim a refund from HMRC
Emma Ellis, a Solicitor in the Residential Property team, discusses how to apply to HMRC for a repayment of the stamp duty land tax payable on additional properties when you qualify for a refund.
The meaning of consequential losses – a new approach from the courts?
Cathrine Ripley looks at what the High Court’s interpretation of “consequential loss” and what it means for businesses.
The construction industry scheme
If your company is spending more than £1m annually on construction operations, it is likely that a withholding tax scheme operated by HMRC will apply to the payments you make. Non-compliance can involve severe penalties. This guide provides an overview of the scheme.
Does your business need a consumer credit licence?
Read on to find out whether your business needs a consumer credit licence, as it is not just banks, credit card companies and other specialist businesses that require one.
Construction procurement
The different types of contract used in the construction industry are numerous and varied. This guide gives an overview of the available methods of construction procurement.
Can you trade mark the shape of a product?
This article examines the recent EU decision declaring invalid a trade mark for the shape of a lego brick.