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CMA updates care homes guidance following High Court decision
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CMA updates care homes guidance following High Court decision

Posted on 15th December 2021 in Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial

Following the High Court’s decision in Competition and Markets Authority v Care UK Health & Social Holdings Ltd and another [2021] EWHC 2088 (Ch), the Competition and Markets Authority has updated its sector-specific guidance for care homes.
Oliver Kent

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Oliver Kent

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High Court decides admin fee payable by consumers is lawful
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High Court decides admin fee payable by consumers is lawful

Posted on 15th November 2021 in Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial

In Competition and Markets Authority v Care UK Health & Social Holdings Ltd and another [2021] EWHC 2088 (Ch), the High Court held that an admission fee for new residents of care homes was not unfair, and that the care homes were neither misleading nor aggressive in relation to it.
Oliver Kent

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Oliver Kent

Trainee Solicitor
Guide to naming your business
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Guide to naming your business

Posted on 20th September 2021 in Company & Commercial

When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry out is finding the right name. However, many people do not realise that there are restrictions on what you can name your business.
James Orpin

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James Orpin

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A recent High Court case has demonstrated the importance of adopting well-drafted articles of association
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A recent High Court case has demonstrated the importance of adopting well-drafted articles of association

Posted on 12th April 2021 in Company & Commercial

The relationship between the shareholders had deteriorated and it was agreed that the claimant would sell his shares to the majority shareholder, but they couldn’t agree a price.
Oliver Kent

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Oliver Kent

Trainee Solicitor
Key points you need to know from the 2021 Budget
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Key points you need to know from the 2021 Budget

Posted on 04th March 2021 in Family Law, Employment, Residential Property, Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial, Coronavirus Pandemic

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the 2021 Budget, which extended several Coronavirus support schemes and outlined plans for the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Companies House to pause voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month
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Companies House to pause voluntary and compulsory strike off processes for one month

Posted on 03rd February 2021 in Company & Commercial

In the continuing Government measures to support businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic Companies House has placed temporary pause on their processes for voluntary and compulsory strike offs from 21 January 2021 to 21 February 2021.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Is your company or charity holding an AGM over the coming weeks?
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Is your company or charity holding an AGM over the coming weeks?

Posted on 12th August 2020 in Charities and Social Enterprise, Company & Commercial, Coronavirus Pandemic

Recent legislation has been introduced to relax corporate governance requirements, in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020.
James Evans

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James Evans

Partner and Solicitor
Supplier and Customer Contracts during Coronavirus
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Supplier and Customer Contracts during Coronavirus

Posted on 05th May 2020 in Company & Commercial, Coronavirus Pandemic

It is worth reviewing your contractual obligations not just with employees but also with clients / customers and your bank.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Financial Support for Businesses during Coronavirus
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Financial Support for Businesses during Coronavirus

Posted on 05th May 2020 in Company & Commercial, Coronavirus Pandemic

A drop in productivity, and/or reduced demand could cause cash flow issues for many SMEs during the Coronavirus outbreak and beyond. Projections have always been a key tool for businesses and as the uncertainty surrounding Covid 19 and its economic effect continues, potentially never more so.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor
What can I do to secure the future of my business after lockdown?
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What can I do to secure the future of my business after lockdown?

Posted on 04th May 2020 in Company & Commercial

In a time of such uncertainty it may feel counter intuitive to be focussing on the future, however taking time to secure your business as we approach the possibility of lockdown restrictions lifting could be time well spent.
Amy Laver

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Amy Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Ensure your small business WILL continue once you’re gone
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Ensure your small business WILL continue once you’re gone

Posted on 14th March 2018 in Company & Commercial

Small business owners do not just need a will. They need to be sure their business will be able to continue if the worst happens.
James Orpin

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James Orpin

Partner and Solicitor
Do you need to amend your company’s articles of association?
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Do you need to amend your company’s articles of association?

Posted on 20th September 2017 in Company & Commercial

A company’s articles of association (“Articles”) set out provisions relating to a company’s constitution (for example the rights attaching to a company’s share capital and rules relating to meetings). The Articles are a public document and are available for inspection at Companies House.
James Orpin

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James Orpin

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