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Shareholders fall out. Sometimes spectacularly.

And when they do, the consequences can be serious — not least for the value of the business itself. In a recent High Court decision — Chave v Farnsworth and others [2026] EWHC 970 (Ch) — Buss Murton Law acted[…]

Written by Jonathan Manser

Published May 12, 2026

  • Legal
  • Company and Commercial
  • Dispute Resolution

Brand Owner Protection, a Step in the Right Direction

If like me you have wondered how some of the grocery stores manage to get away with the “look-alike” branding for their products, or, if you are a brand owner, how you can protect your brand in the face of[…]

Written by Alex Lee

Published May 9, 2025

  • Legal
  • Company and Commercial

Wills and Business Property Relief – Inheritance Tax danger for owner managers of SMEs

Many owner managers of small to medium sized businesses are aware that on death, their shareholding or partnership interest or sole trader business’ value will qualify for the specialist Inheritance Tax treatment in the form of 100% Business Property relief,[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published January 12, 2024

  • Legal
  • Company and Commercial
  • Wills