SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENTS–I think you need one!
If you are a serious active shareholder in business, it is not compulsory to have a shareholders’ agreement, unlike, for instance articles of association, which all companies have, usually in a very standard form. So why have one a Shareholders’ Agreement for your company? It may be worth considering the following reasons very carefully: Call […]
Non disclosure agreements or confidentiality agreements
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), often referred to as confidentiality agreements, are a type of commercial agreement used to prevent the misuse of confidential information. An NDA will define what information is considered confidential and are often used to protect sensitive information and to keep trade secrets confidential, e.g. key information about employees, financial information, and intellectual […]
Agency, Distribution, Franchise and Licence Agreements – what are they?
Do you want to start or expand your business and need advice on which approach is best? Kuldeep Clair, Consultant Solicitor, looks at the differences between various types of commercial agreements. For many companies, considering whether to establish an agency, distribution or franchise relationship, the differences between these expansion models may not always be immediately clear. […]
Commercial leases
Kuldeep S. Clair, Consultant Solicitor, answers some common questions Commercial Leases: common questions 1. Once I have signed a lease can I get out of it if my business suffers a downturn? Leases are generally granted for a fixed period of years, often known as a term. The lease term can only be ended early […]