Business Essentials

Users and owners of websites are frequently confused about the meaning of 'terms of use' and 'terms and condition' and think they are one and the same. They are not and this article clears up this common misunderstanding.

Powers of Attorney have many uses in facilitating commercial transactions and this article looks at these and at who can grant a PoA, how they are formed and revoked and at the different types of PoA and at their characteristics.

Understanding Security in English Commercial Contracts- this article considers the definitions, characteristics, and security aspects of digital and electronic signatures, and determine which is more secure for English commercial contracts.

There are times when it becomes essential to look at the options for bringing a contract to an end. This article considers the grounds for terminating an agreement.

Want to get out of a commercial contract? This can be complicated, so this step-by step guide for terminating a commercial contract will help the decision-making process.

The Importance of Cross-Options in Shareholders' Agreements: Ensuring Business Continuity and Protecting Shareholders. These are important provisions that can be included in a shareholders' agreement.

Companies can create shares that carry different rights for the shareholders who own them. This article looks at what class rights are, what kind of rights can be created and how the shares are established.

Limited companies are amongst the most common means of running a business. This article is provides a useful guide to the requirements to set up and register a company.

There are many types of entity that can be used for business in the UK- some more popular and better known than others. This article gives some headline information on each of the main forms and their primary advantages, as an introduction to the topic.

A reduction of a private company's share capital can be used for strategic planning and is a legal process. This article considers the reasons for making a reduction of share capital and the relevant procedures for carrying it out.

Private companies may want to reduce their capital for a variety of reasons. This article looks at reductions of capital and its relationship to share buybacks, as they are different procedures and require different considerations.

Share buybacks can be a strategic move for private limited companies, allowing them to repurchase their own shares from shareholders. ​ This process not only provides an opportunity for companies to manage their capital structure but also offers potential benefits such as increased earnings per share and enhanced shareholder value. ​