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November

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Private Equity - The benefit of this type of funding for private companies

30/11/20

Private Equity (PE) is a form of alternative investment of capital into companies which do not trade on the public exchange. The funding comes from investors (high-net-worth individuals) and firms who invest directly into private companies or acquire control of public companies with the plan to take…

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Share Buybacks - Proceed with caution!

26/11/20

An in-specie contribution is a viable alternative to transferring cash into a pension scheme, and can include assets such as property or shares. Problems can arise where the shares held in the pension scheme are bought back by the company for cash. A private limited company can make use of a…

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The Importance of Clarity within a Contract

25/11/20

It is becoming increasingly more important to ensure that the terms within a contract are clear and address all the necessary points and provisions. Any areas of uncertainty, no matter how minor, provide opportunity for disputes to arise between the parties. In September 2020, Liverpool FC won a…

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Forbes Solicitors Launches Business 'Sounding Board'

10/11/20

Forbes Solicitors Launches Business 'Sounding Board' In collaboration with business leaders and advisers across the region, Forbes Solicitors is launching its latest initiative, the Sounding Board. This will provide the opportunity for businesses to access a complimentary one-hour…

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Forbes Solicitors launches inaugural Reinvention and Resilience Top 50

03/11/20

Forbes Solicitors has launched its inaugural Reinvention and Resilience Top 50 - an insightful report featuring North West businesses that have innovated and diversified during the Coronavirus pandemic. The regional law firm compiled the research - including nominations from small-to-medium-sized…

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October

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Directors - Do You Know Your Duty?

09/10/20

With the uncertainty of Brexit and the current impact of COVID-19 threatening many businesses, the responsibility of running a company rests solely with the directors of the company. It is important therefore that a director is aware of the duties imposed on them by law. What is the difference…

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September

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Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)

25/09/20

An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is an alternative business ownership structure with specific benefits to both owners and employees. It involves the employees of the business holding a controlling stake in a trading company via a specifically designed trust. This is intended to facilitate participation…

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Protecting your assets from any potential downturn in trading

21/09/20

With uncertainty in the market, now is a good time for businesses to be considering how they best protect their assets from any potential downturn in trading. Key assets, such as business premises, intellectual property rights, plant and machinery, etc. - even cash - can all be ringfenced by moving them…

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Why every company should have a Shareholder Agreement

21/09/20

What is a Shareholder Agreement? In short, a shareholder agreement is what it says on the tin, an agreement between the shareholders of a company. The agreement contains terms that govern the ownership of the business, including the issue and transfer of shares and company management. A…

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Forbes Solicitors Appoints New Partner In Corporate

09/09/20

Leading commercial lawyer David Filmer has joined Forbes Solicitors as a partner in the firm's corporate team. David joins Forbes Solicitors from Harrison Drury in Preston, where he was head of the corporate and commercial team, and responsible for leading a number of significant deals for…

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August

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A Taxing Tax Covenant?

21/08/20

It is standard practice for Corporate documentation to include covenants. Covenants can have a multitude of purposes and provide contractual parties with legal assurances that something will, or will not, be done in an agreement. The recent judgment in Dodika Ltd v United Luck Group Holdings Ltd [2020]…

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July

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Share purchase agreements and limitation periods

09/07/20

The recent case of Towergate Financial (Group) Ltd & Ors v Hopkinson & Ors [2020] has provided some guidance in relation to the wording of contractual limitation clauses and their interpretation into corporate share purchase agreements (SPAs). A contractual limitation period is a form of…

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June

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Forbes Solicitors Announces 35 Promotions

24/06/20

Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has made 35 promotions as it continues to strengthen its commitment to people development and recognise outstanding client service. There have been seven promotions to Partner across a number of the firm's specialisms and offices throughout Lancashire and…

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Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020

10/06/20

The government is seeking to provide support to companies that may be facing financial difficulties by introducing new measures designed to maximise chance of survival. The Bill will temporarily suspend parts of insolvency law and amend Company Law and other legislation to relax rules around company…

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May

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How can I buy a property owned by a company?

27/05/20

The most obvious answer is to simply buy the property, as a company asset, from the company. But there is another option - to buy the company itself! Whilst this may not be the immediately obvious choice, there can be benefits to this - but each option needs to be considered on its merits. Here are some…

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April

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COVID-19: Emergency changes to insolvency law

03/04/20

Last week, the Business Secretary announced temporary changes to insolvency law in order to protect businesses from the effects of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The impending legislation will introduce a new moratorium for businesses and will suspend wrongful trading laws for the duration…

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March

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COVID-19 and AGMs

31/03/20

The AGM season is well under way for many businesses, but recent restrictions on group gatherings, and the UK 'lockdown' as a result of COVID-19 is posing difficulties for meetings to be held as planned. Businesses may find themselves in a position where holding an AGM is no longer possible…

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Same Rules - Different Game: Procurement Policy During The Coronavirus Outbreak

25/03/20

The coronavirus outbreak has produced a lot of government action targeted at keeping infections down and that has in turn affected a lot of organisations, their contracts with each other and their plans for future procurement. For buyers subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) or the…

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COVID-19 - can electronic signatures avoid meeting in person?

20/03/20

In the wake of the pandemic virus and the current threat it poses on the workforce, many businesses have deployed remote working for the health and safety of their employees. This raises the issue of whether documents can be signed electronically to avoid meeting in person. Can I use an electronic…

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COVID-19 and Breach of Warranties

19/03/20

The ever changing circumstances and consequential advice relating to public health and COVID-19 may have adverse impacts on ongoing business transactions, in particular relating to warranties that are provided for in sale and purchase agreements. A warranty is typically provided by the seller to…

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Challenging times for the Leisure and Tourism industry

18/03/20

This last week has perhaps been the most uncertain, worrying and troublesome time of recent generations for all business owners, however none more so that those within the leisure and tourism industry. With most major airlines facing the grounding of all flights, holiday companies facing mass…

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COVID-19 and Companies House

18/03/20

Following recent Government advice, Companies House have announced further changes to their filing systems to help maintain their services to businesses. Typically every business must annually send accounts, confirmation statements and reports to Companies House. If a company's accounts are…

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Covid-19 Update

18/03/20

At Forbes Solicitors, we are keen to reassure clients that we have robust business continuity measures in place to protect and maintain service levels so we can continue to support our clients. The health and welfare of our colleagues and clients is paramount. We will continue to monitor the most…

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Protecting your assets

18/03/20

With more alarming updates coming from the government daily, in these times of uncertainty, many businesses may be looking to their accountants for advice on how to best protect their assets. One thing that businesses can do is to look to restructure; setting up a holding company, undertaking a…

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Forbes Solicitors Joins LawPact® As It Targets Further Growth

04/03/20

Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has joined LawPact® - the international association of independent business law firms - as it expands its national and global reach. Having grown its team with 89 new appointments in 2019 and taken on the largest cohort of trainee solicitors to date, Forbes is…

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January

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