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Contracts, terms & conditions

 

Most businesses have a set of standard terms and conditions, and whether they apply to a transaction depends upon how the contract is formed.

As well as updating your terms we can advise you on the best processes to have in place to ensure that it is your terms, not those of the business you are contracting with, that apply and take time to understand your ordering and contracting processes to ensure they are appropriately incorporated into the way you do business. 

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  • 10 August 2023
  • IP and Commercial

A Guide to Contracting Internationally

This article examines some of the key aspects to consider when forming a cross-border contract.

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  • 28 November 2022
  • Corporate and M&A

2023: Investment & Acquisition Opportunities in the Chaos?

2023 is looking like it will be a tough year, but some adaptable entrepreneurs and businesses are viewing the current economic climate as an opportunity. Planning strategic investments in the business and assets of distressed companies. Often these businesses have the potential to thrive but have been affected by circumstances outside their control.

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  • 22 February 2022
  • IP and Commercial

Director’s duties: A practical example

The ‘General Director’s Duties’ are still seen by many as the pillars of correct corporate governance. Codified in the Companies Act 2006, these duties apply to executive, non-executive, shadow directors and de-facto directo

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  • 11 January 2022
  • IP and Commercial

Avoid investment fraud with essential due diligence

It is well known that a high percentage of transactions or investments fail to meet their expected targets. Case studies suggest that this can most often be mitigated by a proper due diligence exercise.

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  • 09 November 2021
  • IP and Commercial

Raising finance: How not to break the rules on financial promotions

Financial promotions are a complex area and is defined in Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) as being ‘an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity, communicated by a person in the course of business.’ It applies to all forms of communication written or spoken, including whether they are made via social media or in print.

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  • 28 July 2021
  • IP and Commercial

Personal liability of directors in the context of insolvency or company distress

Directors need to be mindful of incurring personal liability where companies are distressed. This article provides an overview of some of the key areas where directors could incur personal liability when navigating their business through difficult times and stresses the importance of taking and following professional advice when faced with financial difficulties.

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“Stuart Mullins was great at understanding what my needs were and responded in a timely manner every time. It was great to talk to someone who understood our situation and moved my transaction to completion efficiently and diligently. I really appreciated the extent to which Stuart explained everything to me regarding the transaction agreement, which gave me so much confidence when speaking to the purchaser”.

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