Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
More people than ever are choosing to buy a home with their partner without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. While this works well for many couples, problems can arise if the relationship breaks down, particularly when there is disagreement about who owns [...]
Whether you're buying a business, taking on an investment, entering into a partnership, or signing a significant commercial contract, every business deal carries a degree of risk. Most transactions proceed without issue, but overlooking warning signs at an early stage can lead to unexpected financial [...]
When building a business, protecting your brand is just as important as protecting your products or services. A trade mark can be one of your most valuable business assets, helping customers identify your business and distinguish it from competitors. Registering a trade mark provides legal [...]
Taking on your first commercial premises can be one of the most exciting milestones for a new business. However, many business owners are surprised to discover that the annual rent is only a fraction of the true cost of occupation. Understanding these costs before signing [...]
Every successful business starts somewhere. For many, it begins at the kitchen table with a laptop, an idea, and a willingness to take a risk. But as your business grows, what worked in those early days often needs to evolve. Scaling up is not just [...]
For many business owners, planning tends to focus on growth, profitability, and long-term exit strategies. However, one key risk is often overlooked, and that is: what would happen if you were suddenly unable to make decisions for your business? A Business Lasting Power of Attorney [...]
If you own a flat, the number of years remaining on your lease is an important consideration. A shorter lease can affect the value of your property, limit your ability to remortgage, and make it less attractive to potential buyers. Many leaseholders are unaware of [...]
Many couples assume that if they live together, their partner will automatically inherit if one of them dies. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. There is a common misconception that cohabiting couples acquire the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. In [...]
In today’s fast-moving world of business, many companies invest heavily in products, branding, marketing, and innovation. They focus their attention on sales, growth, and day-to-day operations, yet overlook one of their most valuable assets: intellectual property (IP). From your company name and logo to creative [...]
We have all heard the terms ‘Litigation’ and ‘dispute resolution’, but what do they actually mean in practice? Both are ways of settling disagreements, and while they share the same goal, they take very different approaches. Litigation and Dispute Resolution are processes in which legal [...]
