Category Archives: Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts March 2012
Q: My father died many years ago and my mother dealt with all the financial matters. My mother has recently passed away, and I have found out that I am the executor of her will. What does this mean? A: …
Ask the Experts – March 2012
Q: One of my employees has booked a holiday at short notice without getting the necessary annual leave authorised in advance. We have a huge order to process that week and I cannot do without him. Am I ok to …
Ask the Experts – March 2012
Q: I am a company director and I’m considering putting the business into administration and then immediately purchasing its business and assets under a pre-pack transaction. What are the legal issues for me and my co-directors? A: Sonio Singh – …
Ask the Experts – October 2011
Q. We are starting to expand our business so we need to take on new premises. Having seen other business tenants run into difficulties in recent years we would like some tips on how best to protect ourselves when negotiating …
Ask the Experts – October 2011
Q: I would like to gift my minor children some shares from my business. Is this possible? Sonio Singh – a partner in our corporate department: ‘A person under 18 can hold shares in a company in his or her …
Ask Andy – July 2011
Q: I have recently set up a company with a number of business partners and my accountant has recommended we use a Shareholders Agreement. What are the benefits of this? A Shareholders Agreement sets out the rights and obligations of …
Ask Andy – Implementing new terms and conditions
As a result of recent difficulties, we are making amendments to our standard terms and conditions which are issued to customers. How do we implement the new terms moving forward? Do we have to draw them to the attention of …
Ask Andy – Comparative advertising
Like many businesses, we have found the last couple of years tough. Things are starting to pick up but we’ve now realised that we need to take a more aggressive stance if we want to get our name out there; especially …
