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What is Cryptocurrency and Where Does it Fit in Legal Frameworks?

Cryptocurrency is a digital (internet-based) currency that uses complex cryptography to provide secure and verified…

What is IR35 and its Impacts?

Our 4-week blog series is a must-read around IR35, which is rapidly upcoming legislation that…

Phishing Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Due to coronavirus, many organisations have seen a huge shift to online and remote working,…

UK Travel During Coronavirus: Travel Corridors

The Government has listed the 59 destinations below which now pose a “reduced risk” from…

A Quick Guide – Why is Intellectual Property (IP) Important?

As a business owner or sole trader, it is likely that during the course of…

COVID 19: Back to School Update

Current restrictions on group sizes are due to be lifted to allow schools, colleges and…

COVID 19: Flexible Furlough

From the 1st of July, employees will be able to bring back furloughed workers back…

COVID 19: Furlough Scheme Update

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced reforms to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme with long-awaited details…

Returning to Work During COVID-19 : UPDATE

With many people returning to work this week, there has been no shortage of questions…

Returning to Work During COVID-19 : Answering Your Questions

With many people returning to work this week, there has been no shortage of questions…

Filming in Public – Frequently Asked Questions

Filming in public places is commonplace, and the majority of people are likely to be…

Do you know what the Coronavirus Act 2020 means for you?

The Government pushed the emergency legislation through both houses and the Coronavirus Act 2020 subsequently…

5 Basic Steps to Prevent Fraud

Any organisation is susceptible to fraud. It is simply a fact of life. This blog…

COVID – 19 and Working From Home : Tips for Employers and Employees

We are seeing an unprecedented number of remote users on home and public interest services…

Force Majeure and the impact of Covid-19 : a simple 5-step check for reviewing your business contracts in these times

COVID-19 has effected businesses, organisations and people alike. This blog outlines a 5-step check for…

Directors Duties and Responsibilities : Non-Fiduciary Duties

Company directors can be the target of great scrutiny, and the requirement to demonstrate transparency…

Contracts: have you drafted your ‘jurisdiction’ and ‘choice of law’ clauses correctly?

The recent case of GDE LLC and another v Anglia Autoflow Ltd EWHC 105 has…

Directors Duties and Responsibilities : Fiduciary Duties

Company directors can be the target of great scrutiny, and the requirement to demonstrate transparency…

Due diligence – are you paying lip service or being thorough?

Failing to perform this vital business function can result in disaster for you and your…

Debunking the myths about commercial investigators

We take a look at the misunderstandings that still exist when it comes to what…

Organisational Culture in a Foreign Country – Part 2

Cultural differences between people in a company, or between the employees of two companies working…