FAQ – Third-Party Risk Management
A crucial part of any organisation’s ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) framework is third-party risk management (TPRM). Although you may have your own house in order regarding an…
A Guide To The ICO’s Approach to Regulating AI
The ICO clearly takes a positive view regarding AI and its possibilities for improving life on Earth. However, it acknowledges that developing and using AI comes with risks, especially concerning…
Prevent Family Business Disputes With A Shareholders’ Agreement
A Shareholders’ Agreement is a legally binding contract between the shareholders of a company. It provides a framework for the management of shares in a company, for example, how they are sold, and…
A Quick Guide: How to Protect Yourself in Fundraising and M&A Deals
Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate this complex landscape, applicable to both venture capital (VC) transactions and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with some differences in approach.
How To Minimise The Risks of Late/Non Payment of Invoices
In October 2023, the Government announced it enhanced the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations and conducted the Prompt Payment and Cash Flow Review.
Using Arbitration To Resolve Shareholder Disputes
Although a well-drafted Shareholders’ Agreement will state that parties should initially embark on mediation in the event of a shareholder dispute, we often find that there are no further directions…
How Do I Deal With A Data Breach?
Regulators around the world are sounding alarm bells about the serious risk of personal data breaches associated with large language models.
Employee Share Plan Annual Reporting
All UK businesses operating employee share plans or equity-based incentives arrangement to employees need to submit an annual return. This includes tax-advantaged share plans such as EMI, CSOP, SAYE…
Why you should have a Shareholders’ Agreement
A properly drafted Shareholders' Agreement should ensure that all shareholders are treated fairly and that their rights are protected.
Terms and Conditions of Service
If you are offering services, you need to ensure that your terms and conditions of service have been comprehensively drafted and have been accepted by your clients before your services are offered.