I am a Partner in Morecrofts and head up the commercial services we offer at the firm.
My specialism is contracts and business sales, helping people avoid taking unnecessary risks when buying or selling their business or shares.
I also prepare business contracts and terms and conditions to protect them from claims and to ensure they get paid for services and goods they provide.
I qualified as a solicitor back in 1989, and I love heling clients to get the best deal they can with reduced risk.
I act as a business mentor free of charge to people thinking of setting up a new business, or who need help with an existing business. In order facilitate do this, I am a part of The Business Clinic, held every Thursday afternoon at Liverpool Central Library.
Anyone can come along to see me and my fellow mentors and take advantage of this support.
When I am not ferrying my children to their various after-school activities, I enjoy long walks with my dog and supporting Manchester United FC.
BLOG: Directors duties and insolvency
In these difficult times many business owners are struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Some are uncertain whether they should close, or carry on in the hope that income will...
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Business legal MOT – Chapter 4 – Property business leases
If you are a business owner who is able to work from home during the present crisis, perhaps with fewer distractions, this might be an ideal time to reflect on...
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Business legal MOT – Chapter 3 – Employees and Director Services Agreements
If you are a business owner who is able to work from home during the present crisis, perhaps with fewer distractions, this might be an ideal time to reflect on...
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Business legal MOT – Chapter 2 – Terms and conditions
If you are a business owner who is able to work from home during the present crisis, perhaps with fewer distractions, this might be an ideal time to reflect on...
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Business legal MOT – Chapter 1 – Structure of your business
If you are a business owner who is able to work from home during the present crisis, perhaps with fewer distractions, this might be an ideal time to reflect on...
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COVID-19 – Urgent need to amend insolvency laws
Despite the financial assistance offered by the Government to businesses thus far, the pandemic threatens to cause many corporate and individual insolvencies across the UK. The reforms suggested to Government...
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Affected by the Carillion collapse?
As we all know, on 15 January 2018, winding up orders were made against Carillion Plc and associated companies. The court appointed the Official Receiver as the liquidator. To ensure...
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Invest in research before investing in shares
HMRC has published guidance on ‘Investors’ Relief’, which was introduced in Finance Act 2016. Individuals and trustees who qualify can claim reduced CGT rate of 10% on relevant gains, up...
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Favourite music artist? Dean Martin Favourite movie? Battle of Britain Favourite place? Venice Favourite quote? Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference Favourite sports team? Manchester United
