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If someone else’s company name is too similar to yours, it could harm your brand and mislead customers. In this article, Jonathan Dawe, co-founder of PaperRockDocs and corporate lawyer, outlines legal protections available to businesses, including the often-overlooked Company Names Tribunal. He also discusses recent case examples to help you understand how to use the Tribunal to protect your business name effectively.
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The process for a private limited company to issue new shares involves both commercial
considerations and compliance with legal requirements. As for the transfer of existing shares,
this process is perhaps more involved than first thought. This article considers the key factors to consider and the legal steps required for issuing new shares.
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Employee good and bad leaver clauses are important for companies with employee share ownership. They encourage employee retention, safeguard shareholders’ and company interests and ensure a smooth transition if an employee shareholder leaves.
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As an owner of a legal document template website, I know there is high demand for services like ours. Each year thousands of business customers, whether legally trained, or like me, not, use template websites as a quick and often inexpensive source of contracts and other legal documents. Used correctly, they are a fabulous resource. If relied upon blindly, you expose yourself and your business to unnecessary risk.
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Let’s be honest, shortcuts are often welcome in our busy lives. Using templates for legal documents offers an efficient and convenient solution for businesses looking to streamline their operations. A simple internet search will give you a multitude of sponsored ads and links to the type of template you may be looking for While templates offer numerous advantages, it’s crucial to acknowledge their potential pitfalls
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Completing a fundraising round is a significant milestone for any growing business. It’s crucial that your company is legally ready before approaching potential investors. Being properly prepared not only makes your business more attractive to investors but can also help secure improved investment terms. This article outlines key legal areas you should address before seeking investment
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Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs) are important tools for businesses involved in selling goods or services. This article explores the key reasons for using them, common issues which they address, how they are applied and certain legal issues which commonly arise
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When it comes to how many directors a private limited company in the UK must have, you might expect a straightforward answer. Yet, as with many legal matters, the reality is far more nuanced. Recent cases like Re Fore Fitness and Re Active Wear have thrown unexpected twists into what seemed like settled law. While a single director might suffice in some scenarios, other circumstances demand more. So, what exactly determines this requirement, and how might it impact your business?
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As a lawyer, I am frequently asked to document a simple share transfer for a private limited company. This sounds straightforward. However, what may seem like a routine request actually involves more than perhaps first thought to ensure that the transfer is done correctly. I look at the key questions to raise and consider the process and documents required
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Negotiating NDAs often brings up recurring challenges, with both sides presenting strong arguments for their stance, making resolution tricky. However, many of these issues can be mitigated by adopting a practical and reasonable approach. This article delves into these common challenges and offers strategies to help streamline the negotiation process, saving valuable time
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Negotiating and structuring vesting and leaver clauses for founder shareholders can give rise to heated disagreement. These are important terms for investors and help protect against loss of value caused by an early departing founder. For founders, they come across as highly personal matters and potentially open to manipulation. This article offers guidance on negotiating and structuring these clauses to avoid an unhappy group of founders just at the wrong time in the company's growth cycle
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Shareholder deadlocks aren’t mere coincidences—they’re often a built-in risk of how shareholdings and agreements are structured. The real question is, does your agreement anticipate this risk? And if so, does it offer a clear process for resolving a deadlock? This article looks at a number of mechanisms used to deal with deadlock
