Think of some of the most successful organisations: ‘Subway’, ‘Driver Hire’, ‘Barking Mad’, ‘Greensleeves’. What do they all have in common? That’s right – they are all franchises! And once upon a time, they were all start-ups, fighting to compete and grow in their field. Now, they are all household names. Some say that the […]
Your business is ready to embark on a new project. You have tested the market, performed the necessary due diligence and, after reviewing your overall business strategy and aims, you have decided to partner with another company or companies to turn your vision into a reality. Forming a joint venture holds many advantages including: Access […]
One of the most common images that comes to mind when thinking about how a company makes decisions is of a group of individuals huddled around a boardroom table. Although many companies still prefer to decisions this way, companies are also permitted to take advantage of electronic communication methods for their decision-making processes. Section 281 […]
At some point during a long-term commercial lease, the chances are that you will want to make adjustments to your property. This could be anything from redecoration to structural changes. You may need to gain your landlord’s consent for any work that you intend to carry out. Get ahead of the game Always check with […]
This time last year your organisation will have been finalising a review of its data protection policies and procedures, have undertaken a data mapping exercise and updated its privacy policy in preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force. In addition to the GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) was passed on […]
At Saracens Solicitors, as a commercial lease solicitor in London, we’ve been advising clients on how to rent business premises since 2005. In that time, we’ve worked with a wide range of companies: from one-person start-ups to multi-million-pound enterprises. While it isn’t required by law for you to hire the services of a commercial lease solicitor in […]
Few people ever take the time to think what an extraordinary job a General Practitioner (GP) does. For most, they are the first person they see for physical and/or mental health concerns. Many GPs may have been seeing members of the same family for generations – I remember my family doctor giving me a Tetanus […]
Few roles are as varied as that of a company director. Often, especially in small companies or start-ups, they fill the role of director, shareholder, and employee. But crucially, the power they wield, and responsibility they hold can make or break an organisation. Therefore, a Director’s Service Agreement, although not essential in law, should be […]
In late 2017, restaurant giant McDonald’s cancelled the franchising of 169 restaurants in north and east India. The reason given was that the franchisee, Connaught Plaza Restaurants Ltd (CPRL), had defaulted on its royalty payments and breached other obligations under the franchise agreement with McDonald’s. The termination marked the end of a 25-year relationship and […]
