Category: Commercial Law

For business owners thinking about selling in 2027, it’s worth checking the paperwork before looking for a buyer. Donal Bannon, partner and commercial law solicitor at Morecrofts, explains where to start, whether the sale is part of retirement plans or a move to something new after years of building the business.

As both a commercial drafter and a commercial litigator, I often advise business owners on preparing terms and conditions for use with their customers, and on how I feel a court will deal with any disputes which may arise. Both are linked. Terms and conditions are typically prepared to ensure there are clear contractual terms […]

On 12th August 2024, in response to a written question, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch confirmed that the Government will deliver its Plan to Make Work Pay in full. What will change under the Plan to Make Work Pay? The plan includes: What happens next? Baroness Jones confirmed that ministers are identifying the best way to deliver the plan. […]

A recent case referred to us concerned a dispute over whether a promise made by one party to another before they signed a contract was binding. A seller of a business was promised that as part of the deal he would be kept on as a consultant for one year which would enable him to […]