How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning
Corporate and commercial law
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The death of a shareholder in a private limited company has the potential to disrupt the running of the business, to create uncertainty and to raise concerns for the remaining shareholders and directors.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?
Commercial contracts and agreements
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Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.
Written by
Chidem Aliss
and
Amy Peacey
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Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.
Written by
Jacqui Lazare
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Challenging Validity: Receivers’ appointment under legal charge declared valid
Commercial litigation and disputes
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Clarke Willmott successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of professional receivers who had been appointed under a legal charge against development land
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Farm Business Structures Part 2: Should I incorporate my farming partnership?
Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at when incorporating could be the most suitable option.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Resolving cross-border disputes: International arbitration
Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our specialist commercial litigation team can navigate both international disputes and arbitration proceedings across a spectrum of commercial contexts.
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Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?
Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm
Agriculture
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Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.
Written by
Helen Lock
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We are active members of the Professional Services Group (PSG), formed to assist companies wanting to supply into the Hinkley Point C construction project.
HOST, a Somerset consortium of four companies was awarded the Team Service Contract to manage the worker accommodation campuses for Hinkley Point C (HPC); a contract value of circa £150 million.
