Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
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 [...]
Starting a business can be challenging and if you are looking to mitigate the risks involved when starting from scratch, franchising could be the right solution for you. Buying a franchise takes some of the guesswork out of opening a brand-new business because it provides [...]
An injunction is used to either order a party to or prevent a party from taking a specific action. Injunctions offer swift and effective relief in various disputes, including commercial conflicts, family law, employment issues and more. In this article, we will take you through [...]
Joint ventures are a business arrangement between two or more companies with the aim of reaching a specific goal without compromising their legal identities. This allows companies to share resources, knowledge, and risks and are a popular way to increase expansion, often into new markets, [...]
When a loved one passes away, it is a very difficult and emotional time and unfortunately, there is also a legal process of Probate and Estate Administration that must be followed to settle their affairs and distribute their assets. The length and extent of this [...]
It is not unusual for people to spend long hours in the office and it’s easy to see why personal and romantic relationships could be forged in the workplace. While these connections can have a positive effect on a company, they can also create challenges [...]
Independent Legal Advice (“ILA”) is where a lender requires you to obtain specific advice in relation to their transaction documents from an independent legal adviser. When is Independent Legal Advice needed? There are many different types of transactions where you will be required [...]
When losing a loved one, it is easy to let emotions dictate important decisions when it comes to tying up the deceased’s affairs and this can sometimes cause disputes between family and friends if not everyone agrees, and this is why Executors are appointed. An [...]
When a loved one passes away, the heightened emotions of those closest can often exacerbate situations, particularly when it comes to the deceased’s Will and Probate matters. In some cases, a Will is challenged because someone believes that they have been unfairly treated or that [...]
Starting a business is one of the most exhilarating and challenging endeavours you can undertake. Whether you are inspired by a groundbreaking idea, driven by the desire to be your own boss, or looking to make a positive impact on the world, the path to [...]
