A big part of managing your company’s reputation is based on protecting your brand, particularly in highly competitive markets. So, what is a brand and what practical steps help a business protect, use and exploit any brands that it owns? What is a brand? A strong brand helps distinguish a business’ products from its competitors. […]
Read moreResidential property investors and the renewed commitment to more house building appear to be central to the government’s property policies for 2016. As a property investor or residential landlord, there are a number of key highlights we would recommend looking out for this year: The Help to Buy ISA Qualifying individuals are able to open […]
Read moreWhat do you need to look for when choosing a solicitor and law firm? Are they not all the same? Lawyers, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. So how do you choose a firm and solicitor that you will feel comfortable with and that will be able to deal with your matter properly, efficiently and […]
Read moreAs 2015 draws to an end, we look ahead to some of the key employment law developments that are expected during 2016: Collective redundancy – the meaning of “establishment”: You’ll no doubt recall the controversy the “Woolworths case” caused back in 2013, when the Employment Appeal Tribunal decided that UK domestic law was incompatible with […]
Read more1. What is a CIO? Traditionally, charities in the UK have taken the form of trusts, unincorporated associations (clubs and societies) and companies limited by shares or guarantee. For a number of years, charities lobbied for a new structure which would provide some of the advantages of being structured as a company, but without some […]
Read moreMLP Law, a leading commercial and private client law firm in the North West, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two senior staff members, following a period of growth. Richard Holmes joined the firm from Freeths to lead the property department, while Steve Hartley has been appointed from Pearson Solicitors to head […]
Read moreA message from Richard Holmes, recently appointed head of MLP Law’s property department. Following a period of significant growth at MLP Law, the firm has expanded its property department. I have recently taken up the position as head of the property team, tasked with growing it further and providing an even better service to our […]
Read moreWhat is a confidentiality agreement? A legally binding contract between two or more parties to provide a framework for the receipt and disclosure information. Also known as a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”). When do I need a confidentiality agreement? When discussing a new business opportunity or business concept with another party. When is outsourcing work […]
Read moreIn a recent family law case which has been brought to light in the media, a High Court judge made the extraordinary decision to expose the ‘abysmal’ conduct of a husband during divorce proceedings. In the case of Veluppillai v Veluppillai, Mr Justice Mostyn opted to waive the anonymity of the husband and wife in order […]
Read moreThe key factors affecting family businesses can often be more complex than those facing non-family run businesses, due to the pivotal role which the family itself plays and the dynamics that are often present. If a business is badly handled and does not have a clear long-term plan for its future, issues are likely to […]
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