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Buying A Dental Practice – The Process Of Due Diligence
When purchasing a dental practice, a key element of the process is ensuring due diligence. Examining all aspects of the business enables you to fully understand what you’ll be taking on when the sale completes. Here, we take a look at what you need to do to ensure...
Dentists Leave The NHS In Droves Leaving Numbers At The Decade’s Lowest Level
With the news that a thousand NHS dentists have left the health service in only one year, the number of dentists now operating in the UK is at its lowest level for ten years. In 2019-2020, England had almost 25,000 NHS dentists, however during the...
What Are Your Duties As A Company Director?
When the Companies Act 2006 came into force in the UK, company directors were legally bound to fulfil certain duties or risk facing severe repercussions, including dismissal or disqualification by court order. Here is an overview of some of the general duties to give...
How Can I Evict My Commercial Tenant?
If you own a commercial property and are acting as a landlord, you may at some point wish to take back the possession of your property. Often, this will be due to your tenant’s breach of their lease terms or contract, for example by failing to make rent payments on...
Considering A Joint Venture/ Top Things To Keep In Mind
Traditionally, new entrants to markets have used joint ventures for several reasons. Often, one party has more experience in supplying certain skills and the other may have a wider number of contacts in the sector, or two individuals who have worked together to...
Potential Pitfalls And Risks Of Removing A Company Director
There are times in any company when removing one of the directors appears to be the best course of action for all of the parties involved. However, knowing how to go about it can be challenging. There are a number of pitfalls and risks associated with attempting to do...
Copyright Law – The Basics
For many people, copyright law as a concept isn’t always clear. Too often, uncertainty exists around whether the copyright is owned by them, or what could happen if it’s copied without their permission. In order to better navigate the complexities of copyright law,...
Reviewing Social Media Influencer Contracts
The last decade has seen a boom in social media use, globally, and now brand owners are looking to take advantage of the evolving marketing environment and promote their goods or services in the best ways they possibly can. In line with recent trends,...
How can I protect my brand once my trademark has expired?
Duration and renewal of a UK trade mark A registered trademark can provide relatively long lasting protection, staying in place for ten years. However, the registration perod will come to an end, which can be worrying for...
Solicitors For Purchasing A Business
If you’re considering purchasing a business, you need a solicitor you can trust. It is often a daunting prospect to buy a business, with many complex legal matters to handle. However, with the right solicitor on board, you can be confident that the transaction will...