Shareholders fall out. Sometimes spectacularly.
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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 for the successful petitioner in a significant unfair prejudice claim involving a quasi‑partnership company. The […]
Brand Owner Protection, a Step in the Right Direction
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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 what be considered something of an onslaught of free-riding on certain brands’ reputation, then the […]
Wills and Business Property Relief – Inheritance Tax danger for owner managers of SMEs
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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, which reduced to zero the Inheritance Tax burden that would otherwise arise on any non-exempt […]
Community Ownership Fund
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As part of the Budget on 3rd March the Chancellor announced the Community Ownership Fund. A £150m fund is to be established with the aim of helping local communities take ownership of pubs and other community venues facing the risk of closure. The Community Ownership Fund will cover at risk sports clubs, theatres, music venues […]
CBILs (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans) and Guarantees
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Pay attention to the independent advice In what is certainly the most challenging time for businesses since 2008, the government has been quick to announce financial assistance to SMEs on several levels. One of these is the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBIL). This is directed toward SMEs with a turnover of up to £45m. […]
Furlough – Getting it right
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It is a great initiative for businesses but beware of misinformation There has been considerable attention given to the Chancellor’s assistance to employers in the current pandemic. Specifically, employers have been offered a grant where those employers adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak have had a downturn in work for their staff. The assistance available […]
COVID-19: Advice for businesses in turbulent times
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These are unprecedented times for us all. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains, logistics and services, and, importantly, consumer demand. What is the most difficult element in all this is (to quote a veteran Hollywood scriptwriter) that no-one knows anything. The surfeit of contradictory information simply adds to the feeling of uncertainty in already […]
The Problem with Sole Director-Shareholder Companies using Table A Articles
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The recent High Court ruling in Kings Court Trust Ltd & Ors v Lancashire Cleaning Services Limited (2017) has highlighted a significant problem for sole director-shareholder companies who use Table A articles of association.
The General Data Protection Regulation – It’s Coming Ready or Not
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GDPR is going to be incorporated into the UK law and everyone doing business in the UK/EU even if they are located outside will be subject to its provisions.
Compensation for Late Payments of Commercial Debts
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Cashflow can be the difference between success and failure in business. But if late payments are giving you unnecessary business headaches, the law is on your side.