Here’s a rule that holds: Sensitive information requires structured disclosure, not informal safeguards. But business doesn’t operate in silence. At some point, you’ll need to share a strategy, pitch a product, or walk someone through your commercial roadmap. And when that moment comes, verbal agreements are not enforceable protections. Legal agreements are. Let’s cut through...
What Is IP Licensing? Intellectual property is only valuable when its use is clearly controlled. This is where licensing becomes commercially strategic. It’s the legal agreement that lets a business give someone else permission to use their intellectual property without handing over ownership. It’s about control, revenue, and strategic advantage. If you’ve got a patent,...
When businesses change hands, it is not only contracts and assets that transfer; employees are part of the transaction. Mishandling this can lead to immediate legal, financial, and reputational consequences. This is where TUPE comes in. Misunderstanding TUPE not only invites claims but also it undermines deal value, destabilises operations, and damages the goodwill essential...
In business, assumptions cost money. And nowhere is that truer than in the contracts you sign. A corporate contract isn’t just a routine formality or an administrative formality. It is the foundation of every business relationship. Regardless of format, contracts that are unclear or incomplete risk becoming unenforceable. Contracts must also comply with the law...
Written by Zohaib Hashim on LinkedIn Running a business is a game of strategy. Contracts, employees, regulations—you either control the risks, or the risks control you. And let’s be clear: hoping for the best isn’t a strategy. I’ve seen companies go from thriving to gasping for air because they ignored the fine print, trusted...
Corporate financing is where opportunity meets risk. Get it right, and you unlock growth, acquisition leverage, and strategic advantage. Get it wrong, and you hand control of your business to someone else. The legal risks in corporate finance are not abstract — they’re operational threats. Here’s what sophisticated businesses scrutinise, and what negligent ones overlook....
Buying a business? That’s the easy bit. Integrating it without derailing both companies? That’s where most deals unravel. The headlines stop at “Deal Closed”, but the real work only starts with what comes next — the post-merger and acquisition (M&A) process. Approach it without a plan and you will lose control before the benefits begin....
Intellectual property infringement isn’t a minor nuisance — it’s a direct threat to your business. In the UK, it’s your responsibility to protect your IP. If someone’s using it without permission, act. Here’s how. Identify the Infringement Before you take action, ensure you know exactly what constitutes infringement. It covers more than you might expect:...
Contracts run the world. Contracts are not paperwork. They are the foundation of control in every serious business transaction. It sets the rules, defines the relationship, and decides what happens when things go south. And when they do? That’s when breach of contract hits. It is a commercial risk that can trigger financial loss, reputational...
Let’s be clear — no business scales on goodwill alone. Whether you’re launching a start-up or steering a multinational, the money has to come from somewhere. That’s where corporate financing steps in. What Is Corporate Financing? In plain terms, corporate financing is how businesses raise cash to fund operations, fuel growth, and stay competitive. This...
