The legal issues you need to cover when a young business
It’s important to consider the legal implications of your business at the beginning of its growth push.
SMEs not learning from larger firms’ auto-enrolment mistakes
Over a third of UK companies that have already introduced the Government's auto-enrolment pension rules would have approached it differently if given the chance again, an Irwin Mitchell report reveals.
Are there hidden dangers buried in your firm’s Ts and Cs?
Businesses are unknowingly exposing themselves to huge risks via poorly-written or plagiarised terms and conditions, according to Marc Yaffe of JMW Solicitors
Legal advice shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all
Simon Deans insists it is time for law firms to turn off the clock and actively build strong relationships with business that deliver measurable commercial value.
The biggest blow to your business? Death of a business owner
According to new business protection research, death of a business owner ranks as the biggest impact to a business.
Avoiding the pitfalls of engaging employees overseas
Of all the decisions a high-growth business takes, expanding overseas can be one of the most important.
Limited liability: how protected are you?
Is limited liability still alive and kicking in limited companies? James Lamont looks at how liable you are for your business decisions.
Employers, are you ready for the new pensions scheme?
This October it becomes a legal requirement for companies to enrol staff in a pension scheme. Many businesses don’t yet seem ready; here's how to prepare.
A guide to exporting to developing countries
Fast-growing developing countries offer a sea of opportunities for businesses ready to take trading further than Europe and the US.
Rethinking litigation: What are your options for funding a legal case?
Paying your lawyer whether you win or lose a legal case is not your only option, but most companies are unaware of the alternatives. Mark Beaumont explains how to share the litigation risk.
Why you shouldn’t do business without terms and conditions
Why is it so important to have written terms and conditions in place when you do business? Here are the seven main reasons.