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Most employers will have a member of staff go on maternity leave at some point, and a well-managed return to work will pay dividends in staff loyalty and retention and may reduce the risk of an employee bringing a claim in the future. It is [...]
The Civil Procedure Rules have long placed a duty on the parties involved in a dispute to consider if the dispute can be settled through negotiation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) without commencing proceedings. On 1st October 2024, the CPR made some changes. Following the [...]
Under the Companies Act 2006, a private company must have at least one director and a public company must have at least two. Directors have various roles and obligations and are responsible for the day-to-day running of a company. Directors can also be shareholders and/or [...]
Partnerships exist when two or more members work together with a view to make profit (i.e. in a business venture) and can exist without any formal documentation or registration. However, in a general Partnership such as this, the Partnership is not a separate legal entity, [...]
Shareholders are individuals or companies that hold the shares of the company and therefore have ownership of the company. Shares and shareholders exist for both Public and Private Limited Companies – this article will focus on Private Limited Companies. Shareholders can also be directors and/or employees [...]
Corporate financing is the process of managing a company’s funding and financial activities to support its operations, growth, and overall objectives. It involves obtaining and allocating financial resources to ensure the business can meet its obligations, invest in opportunities and achieve long-term success. In this [...]
A holding company is essentially a parent company that does not directly engage in business operations but instead holds the controlling stock or assets of other companies. Therefore, they do not produce any goods or services themselves, and often their main purpose is to deal [...]
With any purchase or sale of a business, there are many aspects to consider, such as the price for the business, the due diligence that should be undertaken, and whether it will be an Asset or Share sale. It is also essential to understand the [...]
Buying or selling a business is an exciting process but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Good planning and preparation can help to ensure that the transaction runs smoothly and efficiently, with minimum disruption to the business. It is also important to [...]
Help is at hand for Company Directors. Disputes can arise between directors while running a business. Here at Backhouse, we can advise the Company and its remaining directors when a dispute arises with a lone director, or conversely, we can advise you if you are [...]
