I am often asked by clients “what should we include in our shareholders’ agreement?” and, of course, the answer will depend on what the clients want to achieve and factors such as: The relative bargaining positions of the shareholders The shareholding structure (as what is appropriate for a 50: 50 joint venture will be totally [...]
A few months ago I was asked to critique a website of a fintech company, whose main offer is to help professionals — solicitors, accountants, lawyers — get paid via an online payments portal. Their system speeds up the payments process and and significantly helps cashflow. I went through the website, page by page, and [...]
There has never been a more important time to take a clear view of property assets, to plan forward action and to target opportunities. Accepting the status quo is not an option - actions can and should be pursued, both as preparation and for future advantage. The landscape at the final quarter, viewed by property [...]
I'll hold my hand up and admit openly, 5 years ago, I was horrified by the prospect of working from home. It just seemed so alien to someone who'd commuted daily in a car, or on a bike, to a place of work - schools for 27 years; a real life sentence as a teacher. [...]
The purpose of this article is to deep dive into what you as a subcontractor/specialist should be looking out for when thinking about due diligence. These will be split into the 3 core areas which is in keeping with our package. Pre-Contract: A potential client has requested a price from you for a scope of [...]
