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 […]
The internet has transformed our business landscape in ways that were unimaginable as little as 15 years ago. In 2018, a person can set up an online store, and market and advertise their wares or services with considerably less expenditure than they would need if they invested in a brick and mortar based business. But […]
Everyone involved in starting a business is optimistic at first. In fact, relentless optimism is often an essential personality trait for entrepreneurs. However, as the business grows, so do the number of risks that need to be taken and the investor involvement. Disputes between shareholders can inevitably develop and if left unresolved, such disputes can […]
For a professional dentist, going out on your own and purchasing a dental practice is a big career move, full of excitement and risk. With proper advice, the transaction can be managed so you can let anticipation for your future reign full throttle. When purchasing a dental practice there are many things to consider. From […]