It’s an unfortunate fact that gender discrimination remains a prevalent issue, particularly when it comes to wage disparities. While legal protections such as the Equality Act 2010 aim to safeguard employees from gender-based discrimination and mandate equal treatment in hiring, promotions, and compensation, pay gaps [...]
I completed my Law Degree at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. In 2014 I went on to do my Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Bloomsbury, London before embarking on my two-year training contract with a law firm in East Anglia. In [...]
A holding company is essentially a parent company that does not directly engage in business operations but instead holds the controlling stock or assets of other companies. Therefore, they do not produce any goods or services themselves, and often their main purpose is to deal [...]
With any purchase or sale of a business, there are many aspects to consider, such as the price for the business, the due diligence that should be undertaken, and whether it will be an Asset or Share sale. It is also essential to understand the [...]
Buying or selling a business is an exciting process but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Good planning and preparation can help to ensure that the transaction runs smoothly and efficiently, with minimum disruption to the business. It is also important to [...]
Help is at hand for Company Directors. Disputes can arise between directors while running a business. Here at Backhouse, we can advise the Company and its remaining directors when a dispute arises with a lone director, or conversely, we can advise you if you are [...]
As the financial year ends, many employers will be assessing their budgets for the upcoming year and are currently facing the challenge of increasing overheads. As a result, we are seeing employers tightening their belts and making redundancies. If staffing cuts are necessary, affected employees [...]
Backhouse Solicitors have continued to go from strength to strength and our success has resulted in the extensive growth of our team, and our Chelmsford office has now become a bit snug! We have decided that now is the perfect time to extend the Backhouse [...]
As 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Backhouse Solicitors, we have decided to support four charities this year! The team have chosen to support the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, Farleigh Hospice, Little Havens and Chelmsford Foodbank for the next 12 months, and are looking forward [...]
If you are looking to expand your business and brand and are thinking about franchising as an option, there are a few things you should consider. This method of expansion requires careful planning and strict legal processes to become successful so it’s important to do [...]
