The purchase of a home is a big commitment. Likewise, renovation or building works to such properties also involve large lots of energy, time and expense. Building and construction works by their very nature are complex, with many moving pieces. There are ways however, to minimise potential issues. Firstly, for domestic building works that are [...]
A common mode of entering into a new business with co-investors/partners is through the establishment of a new proprietary limited company in which each party holds shares equivalent to their proportional ownership. But what rules govern the interaction between the new business partners and what rights do they have in the operation of the company [...]
Increasingly, we’re asked to advise clients in respect of marketing partnerships with online personalities and social media influencers. The business case for partnering with an influencer with a staggering number of followers within a brand’s target market can be compelling. Often though, businesses can risk doing significant damage to their brand by rushing to enter [...]
Often in entering into a new commercial lease, the landlord will insist that the tenant offer a separate personal guarantee, particularly where the tenant is a company or an individual with little to no assets. A personal guarantee is basically a legally enforceable personal promise made by an individual to the landlord guaranteeing the obligations [...]
