Startups and SMEs face many challenges - make sure you know how to overcome them by exploring our blogs for the latest news and insights across a range of key accountancy and legal topics.
When a shareholder dies, their shares are dealt with by the executors of their estate (if there is a will) or by the administrators under the Intestacy Rules (if there is no valid will). Both the executors and administrators are known as ‘personal representatives’ (PRs). Partner and Head of Private Client James McMullan of West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette, looks at what happens to a shareholder's shares when they die.
Read MoreWhat happens when a business owner’s mental health takes a downturn? Who can assist with business decisions in their absence? In today’s article our strategic partner RIAA Barker Gillette UK’s Partner & Head of Private Client, James McMullan looks at how business owners can protect their business interests, should they lose mental capacity.
Read MoreArt galleries are a key part of the cultural scene in the UK. This guide aims to provide you with an insight into the key legal considerations to bear in mind before embarking on your art gallery venture.
Read MoreThe Fixed Recoverable Costs regime is undergoing significant changes, taking effect from 1 October 2023. Here are some key takeaways to help you understand the implications, which may change the stance your business takes with civil ligation claims.
Read MoreA management buyout (an MBO) can be a big decision for everyone involved and the structure of an MBO is likely to be very complex. This article sheds some light on MBOs and what you need to consider before committing to such a transaction.
Read MoreAre you planning to acquire a franchise in the UK? In this article, we cover the key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise.
Read MoreIn this week’s newsletter Dragon Argent are sharing quick-fire answers to some of the most common questions we receive from business owners when they begin to plan an exit from their company. Typically, these transactions fall into the category of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and for someone exiting a business, specifically sell side M&A. Our Head of Corporate & Commercial Law, Freddie-Nicole Brace provides the answers.
Read MoreBusiness disputes are unavoidable and it’s for this reason that Dragon Argent are delighted to introduce our new Head of Commercial Litigation, Margherita Barbagallo and she have shared some thoughts about why she feels it is so important for founders to focus on resolving disputes rather than using the court system.
In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent covers some key legal and practical considerations for anyone looking to set up an indie game studio (with particular thanks to our new Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Jamie Thornton for providing the expert analysis!).
Read MoreIn this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent corporate lawyers provide advice on how to legally protect your startup business from co-founder disputes or managing the exit of a founder.
Read More“All my ideas are stolen anyway”, as once said by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst. We see this time and again – an artist using an existing work, without that original creator’s authorisation, as the basis for their artwork. This is the subject of this week’s newsletter.
Read MoreIf you have a B2C model, there is a new directive amending consumer legislation that it’s very important to be aware of. This legislation will impact the terms business include in consumer facing agreements like services agreements and terms and conditions. Learn more.
Read MoreIn this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent take an in-depth look at a foundational document for tech-based businesses – the SaaS agreement - and share our top tips for its role in the growth journey of a startup.
Read MoreOne of the most common challenges that early-stage businesses face is how best to recruit and incentivize talent at a time when funds are tight. According to James Kearns, Dragon Argent’s Head of Legal, there are a few key things to consider when incentivizing your employees.
Read MoreDrivers who make deliveries for Amazon have begun a legal process against the tech giant claiming they are not self-employed and should be classed as employees, or at the least workers, and given employment rights. In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent investigates this matter and the impacts these actions might have on SMEs.
Read MoreIf you have registered a limited company or are planning to set up a new limited company, you are obligated to register that company with Companies House, the United Kingdom’s registrar of companies. By doing this, you will become a company director and as such, take on legal obligations to both the limited company, which is a legal entity in its own right and Companies House.
Read MoreIt is obvious to say that many startups are enabled by developments or innovations in technology and this in turn results in this technology being sold as software as a service (SaaS). Due to this trend, at Dragon Argent we are drafting and negotiating more and more SaaS agreements for clients to protect their intellectual property and commercial interests.
Read MoreIt is unfortunate but inevitable that businesses will become involved in disputes at some point in their lifecycle. This can happen at any stage from startup through to exit. Here, Dragon Argent share our experience of how owner operators can resolve disputes as quickly and cost effectively as possible, minimising disruption to their business.
Read MoreThe UK's post-Brexit transition period ends in January 2021. The deadline for agreeing a deal with the EU is December and with little progress apparent in negotiations, small business owners and SMEs could understandably be concerned. Here we provide some practical advice on what small businesses should be doing to prepare in three key areas.
Read MoreIf your business has been using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to furlough staff in recent months, are you aware of and prepared for its planned tapering?
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