Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 September 2026 Choosing a business structure in the UK usually comes down to a decision between operating as a sole trader, forming a partnership, or incorporating a limited company, and the right choice depends on your appetite for personal liability, your plans […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 September 2026 Starting a business in the UK properly means covering, at minimum, choosing the right structure, registering with Companies House and HMRC, agreeing ownership through a shareholders or founders agreement if there is more than one of you, protecting your intellectual […]
Written by Tasawar Ulhaq, Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 August 2026 Buying or selling a DFSA- or FSRA-regulated financial business in the UAE involves a layer of process that a standard corporate acquisition does not: change-in-control approval from the relevant regulator, deep regulatory due diligence into the target’s historic compliance record, and […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 17 June 2026 1. Selecting Your UK Entry Structure You must first choose how your international parent company (Inbound Franchisor) will hold its assets and manage operations. Master Franchise Agreement (Most Common): You grant a UK-based Master Franchisee the exclusive rights to act […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 29 May 2026 One of the most common misconceptions among company directors, particularly those who are new to the role, is that the “limited” in limited company means they are insulated from personal liability in all circumstances. They are not. While a […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 26 May 2026 Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions most business owners will ever undertake. It is also one where the legal work can make the difference between a deal that delivers what you expected and one […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 18 May 2026 Picture this. Two friends start a business. It goes well for three years. Then one of them wants to sell their shares to an outside investor the other partner can’t stand. Or one of them stops showing up. Or […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 2 April 2026 The short answer to how to set up a UK company as a non-resident is this: you can do it entirely online, without ever setting foot in the United Kingdom. The UK has one of the most open and […]
Intellectual property is now one of the most valuable forms of collateral in the UK economy. For technology companies, life science businesses, and brand‑driven enterprises, patents, trademarks, software, and copyrights often exceed physical assets in value. As a result, lenders, investors, and alternative finance providers increasingly require security over intellectual property when advancing debt. However, taking security […]
