Are Emojis Legally Binding? 👍 – A First For Emoji Law
On any given day, we share more than 10 billion emojis around the world and the general consensus is [...]
Register of Overseas Entities – What You Need to Know
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2002 (the Act) came into force on 1st August 2022. Section 3 [...]
Option Agreement – A Complete Guide
Have you recently found the perfect piece of land for your new development and want to ensure it [...]
TikTok Fined £12.7m… The Importance of Data Protection Laws
Last month the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) issued a £12,700,000 fine to TikTok for a number of breaches of [...]
Buying A Pharmacy – Key Aspects To Consider
Buying a pharmacy in the UK is a unique and attractive business opportunity for investors. If you are considering a [...]
Five Top Tips For Buying A Children’s Day Nursery
If you are interested in the development of children and have a passion for running your own business, then buying [...]
All Aboard! Things a Franchisor Should Consider When Bringing On A New Franchisee
Whether you have taken the first step to franchising your business or have multiple stores and are looking to expand [...]
Top Three Tips for Registering a Trade Mark
Did you know that Olympic champion and all-round legend Mo Farah’s ‘Mobot’ symbol is trade marked, as is Usain [...]
NDA – A Complete Business Guide
“Where there’s a hit, there’s a writ”. This popular industry maxim refers to the fact that as soon as a [...]
Buying a Pharmacy – Top 5 Questions & Answers
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a pharmacy, with financial, legal and regulatory issues all playing [...]
What Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing A Pharmacy
CLICK HERE to read our answers to common questions our clients have about buying a pharmacy. There are many reasons [...]
Is your business transferring data unlawfully outside the EU?
Since the decision last July (2020) by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in what is known [...]
Top Tips For Franchising Your Business
2016 kicked off with McDonalds making the headlines again. For once, they were not related to the alleged harm [...]
How To Set Up A Franchise In The UK
Think of some of the most successful organisations: ‘Subway’, ‘Driver Hire’, ‘Barking Mad’, ‘Greensleeves’. What do they all have [...]
All You Need To Know About Joint Venture Agreements
Your business is ready to embark on a new project. You have tested the market, performed the necessary due [...]
Get It On Paper – Written Resolutions In Company Law
One of the most common images that comes to mind when thinking about how a company makes decisions is [...]
Obtaining landlord’s consent for alterations – how can we help?
At some point during a long-term commercial lease, the chances are that you will want to make adjustments to your [...]
How The Data Protection Act 2018 Affects Your Organisation
This time last year your organisation will have been finalising a review of its data protection policies and procedures, [...]
How To Write A GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy
It has been almost one year since the General Data Protection Act (GDPR) came into force. Most of us [...]
A Guide To Setting Up A GP Federation Or Super Partnership
Few people ever take the time to think what an extraordinary job a General Practitioner (GP) does. For most, [...]
Leasing a commercial building: a how-to guide
At Saracens Solicitors, as a commercial lease solicitor in London, we’ve been advising clients on how to rent business [...]
How A Director’s Service Agreement Can Be Good For Business
Few roles are as varied as that of a company director. Often, especially in small companies or start-ups, they [...]
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; How To Amicably End A Business Partnership
In the beginning, a business relationship can be a lot like a romantic relationship, if you take out the….well, I [...]
Getting Your Franchise Agreement Right
In late 2017, restaurant giant McDonald’s cancelled the franchising of 169 restaurants in north and east India. The reason given [...]