Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Read This Before You Sign Anything
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Read This Before You Sign Anything Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor Nando’s entered the Australian market on a classic franchise model. As agreements reached their first renewal point, the franchisor required franchisees to carry out extensive refurbishments, often costed at A$150,000–A$500,000 per restaurant. Those who could not […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Law for Startups
A Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Law for Startups Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor Why Corporate Law is Important for Startups Understanding legal obligations and processes is essential for avoiding pitfalls and ensuring compliance with UK laws from the outset. Moreover, it attracts investors by setting a proper legal framework and protecting founders and the business’s intellectual property. […]
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025?
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025? Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor The UK’s buy-to-let market continues to show resilience, even as regulatory changes and tax reforms squeeze individual landlords’ profit margins. One strategy growing in popularity is purchasing property through a limited company structure. […]
Legal Tech Solutions for Lawyers: Clio v. Leap and an emerging Good Law Software (GLS)
Legal Tech Solutions for Lawyers: Clio v. Leap and an emerging Good Law Software (GLS) Abdelrahman Abdeltawab Trainee Solicitor When selecting a legal practice management solutions, law firms seek efficiency, comprehensive features, and scalability, which both Clio and Leap offer, albeit catering to somewhat different needs. Two popular legal management platforms, Clio and Leap, stand […]
Freezing Orders in the UK: A Powerful Legal Tool to Protect Assets
Freezing Orders in the UK: A Powerful Legal Tool to Protect Assets Omar ElzayatInternational Associate Freezing orders, sometimes known as Mareva injunctions, are one of the most effective legal tools in the UK for protecting assets. Courts use freezing orders to prevent individuals or businesses from disposing of or hiding assets during litigation, ensuring enforcement […]
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Set up a Money Exchange Company in the United Kingdom
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Set up a Money Exchange Company in the United Kingdom Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor Overview of Financial Services in the UK In the UK, banks, insurers, investment firms, fintechs, and money transfer companies provide essential financial services. These include banking, investment, insurance, foreign exchange, and digital payments, all vital to […]
UK Shelf Companies: A Quick Path to Business Ownership – Benefits, Risks, and Legal Considerations
UK Shelf Companies: A Quick Path to Business Ownership – Benefits, Risks, and Legal Considerations Omar ElzayatInternational Associate Starting a business in the UK can be time-consuming, but shelf companies offer a fast-track option. This guide explores the quick path, and legal aspects of acquiring a ready-made company to help you decide if it’s the […]
Director Removal under the UK Companies Act 2006
Director Removal under the UK Companies Act 2006 Baher SalehInternational Associate Introduction – Director Removal Directors manage private companies, but shareholders may need to remove them. This article explains the Companies Act 2006 removal process and shareholders’ rights. Removal by Ordinary Resolution Under the Companies Act 2006, shareholders can remove a director by ordinary resolution […]
Understanding Shareholders’ Agreements: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Shareholders’ Agreements: A Comprehensive Guide Polina KriulinaCommercial Paralegal Overview – Understanding Shareholders’ Agreements Understanding shareholders’ agreements is a crucial document that outlines the rights and obligations of a company’s shareholders and defines the management structure of the business. This type of agreement is vital for ensuring that every shareholder is treated fairly and that […]
Share Sale/Purchase: Is Shareholders’ Approval Required?
Share Sale/Purchase: Is Shareholders’ Approval Required? Baher SalehInternational Associate Introduction – Is there any legal obligation for shareholders to approve the sale or purchase of shares? Generally, there is no mandatory legal obligation for shareholders to approve the sale or purchase of shares when the parties involved are private companies. However, in certain situations, such […]
