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02 Oct 2025
Heads of Agreement – Risk & Remedy
A plain-English guide to Heads of Agreement: what they are, the risks they create, and the remedies that keep negotiations on track.
23 Sep 2025
Joint Ventures — How to Share the Risk Without Losing Control
Joint ventures can be powerful tools for growth — but without the right structure and agreement, they can turn into costly disputes.
13 Aug 2025
Commercial Risk Management: Dodging Disputes
Every commercial activity carries with it some risk of dispute. Sometimes, that risk is so slight as to be...
07 Jul 2025
How to Protect your Personal Assets as a Business Owner
Introduction As a business owner, you put a lot into your work. Time, effort, and money are the main foundations of a...
16 Jun 2025
Buying a Business? Watch Out for These Asset Purchase Pitfalls
Buying a business? Learn the key asset purchase risks and how to avoid costly surprises.
14 May 2025
Buying a Business? The Wrong Structure Could Cost You
When you buy a business, the deal is not just about price. The way you structure the acquisition is important.
13 Feb 2025
Confidentiality Agreements: Protecting Your Information
Confidential information may be confidential for a range of reasons. It might be a trade secret—something that must...
21 Jan 2025
Choosing the Right Business Structure: Getting It Right From the Start
Your business structure affects tax, control, and liability. Learn how to choose the right structure for your goals and risk management.
16 Dec 2024
Starting a New Business: Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, Sole Traders, and Joint Ventures
Starting a new business is exciting. It’s an opportunity to weave your commercial ideas into something tangible, and...
16 Aug 2024
Directors’ Duties: How do They Affect your Business?
As a small to medium business owner, you’ve no doubt got a lot of regulations to contend with. Almost all commercial...
28 Jun 2024
Dealing With Disputes: Some Helpful Hints
Disputes are commonplace in the business world. Whether between suppliers, clients, customers, or competitors, most...
10 May 2024
Expedient Expansion: The Franchisor’s Perspective
The franchise model of business is well-known. We see it in a wide variety of forms, within industries from gardening and fast food...
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