When buying a business, whether by way of an asset or share deal, the process of due diligence is...

No matter which sector your business is in, or where it is located, we are all coming under...

Blog updated 12/7/21 Some contracts of employment entitle the employee to a death in service...

What is a dividend? A dividend is a distribution of a company’s post-tax profits to its...

We have seen a surge in new enquiries relating to neighbour disputes since the start of the...

At Birkett Long, we are lucky enough to be able to work with some very well-known brands. Some of...

Birkett Long can trace its roots back to 1821, celebrating its 200 th anniversary this year....

A conformity mark (or certification mark) on a manufactured product indicates the manufacturer has...

Readers with IP portfolios are advised to check with us whether Brexit affects the rights...

A criminal investigation was being conducted into alleged sexual offences. A detective found...

What is a bad debt? A bad debt occurs when a client owes money for a service or product provided...

A GP Partnership Review was published in 2019. The review found that GPs had considered the...

The case of Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (in liquidation) v Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd...

If there is a risk, there is insurance… If there is a risk, there is often insurance out...

Extraordinary times often call for extraordinary measures, and there is no more extraordinary time...

Business leaders that have a plan for growth tend to be more optimistic about achieving their...

As of 26 July 2017, it has been a legal requirement that limited companies and limited liability...

Many business deals are concluded by “Gentleman’s Agreements”. These can work...

We all know that it is better to plan things in order to avoid ending up somewhere we didn’t...

Employers are often irritated by weak claims being made in the Employment Tribunal, especially...