Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 4 November 2026 You can register a limited company online in an afternoon. Fill in a form, pay the fee, tick a few boxes and you’ll usually have a certificate of incorporation within a day or so. It’s never been easier, and honestly, […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 02 November 2026 If you are buying or selling a limited company, there is one document that will matter more than any other: the share purchase agreement, or SPA. It sets the price, decides who carries which risks and, if something goes wrong […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 29 October 2026 Whether you are the director of a start-up, a family-owned business or an established company, understanding your legal duties is essential. One of the most important obligations imposed on company directors is contained within Section 172 of the Companies […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 12 October 2026 Entering the UK’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector puts you in the most dynamic segment of British hospitality. Valued at over £14 billion, the UK fast-food market is actively expanding, driven by massive consumer demand for convenience, speed, and […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 A written resolution lets the shareholders of a private limited company make a formal decision without holding a general meeting. Under section 281 of the Companies Act 2006, it is passed once shareholders holding the required share of voting rights […]
Written by Maxim Sealey, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 September 2026 Unfair prejudice petitions are unusual in English litigation because there is no statutory limitation period restricting when a shareholder can bring one, unlike almost every other civil claim, which must generally be issued within a fixed number of years of […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 September 2026 This startup legal guide covers the decisions that matter most as you build a business in the UK: choosing the right company structure, agreeing ownership with any co-founders, putting proper contracts in place, hiring your first employees, raising investment, and […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 September 2026 Protecting your intellectual property means registering trademarks for your brand name and logo, understanding that copyright in original work arises automatically without registration, and knowing what steps to take if a competitor copies your work. Your brand name, logo, product […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 September 2026 Before hiring your first employee at your startup business, a founder needs a written contract of employment, a small number of core policies, and an understanding of statutory obligations such as pension auto enrolment and the right to work checks. […]
