Blogs & Legal Tips

By now most of us are very familiar with the word ‘budget’ which has been the buzzword of the past month. As a business owner, there are many key takeaways from Reeve’s announcement that could impact you if you are considering selling your business in the near future.

As a landlord, you have two primary tools for ending a tenancy under the Housing Act 1988: Section 21 and Section 8, each serving different purposes. Understanding when to use these notices can help resolve issues such as unpaid rent, property disrepair, or the need to reclaim the property for redevelopment.

With October just around the corner, the autumn budget is fast approaching, and many business owners are now considering how potential changes might impact their operations. In some cases, this uncertainty has even prompted business owners to explore selling or exiting their businesses. To help you navigate this uncertain time, we’ll break down the key issues and how they could affect you.

Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions a business person can make. Handing over “your baby” is always going to involve mixed emotions and a lot of considerations – not least the kind of buyer you want to take over the business. An option we have seen some clients explore is selling to a private equity investor as opposed to a more “traditional” sale.

In an era where technology is reshaping industries, businesses are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. As a forward-thinking law firm, we understand the transformative power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and how this can be integrated into a business and its current practices. We are also aware of the potential grey areas and pitfalls working with A.I. may have, and why it there may be a critical need for businesses to implement comprehensive A.I. policies.

Business owners and employees alike should be prepared for what to expect when expecting in the workplace as redundancy and maternity laws are changing.

When taking out a loan as a business, or as part of a buy-to-let purchase, you may be expected to provide a personal guarantee by the lender. But what does this actually mean, and why is it important that you receive independent legal advice on this.

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