239 articles over 48 pages
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Exit strategy – vendors can drive their own destiny
13 March 2013The merger and acquisition market has remained active over the last several years, despite the challenging times in which we all do business, Admittedly, a percentage of transactions, that might have completed in easier times, have not done so. Tim Sadka, Head of our Corporate Team, considers the issues further.
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Protect your trade mark and add value to the balance sheet
13 March 2013A trade mark can be a valuable asset, and protection of ownership rights should be sought through registration. Mark O'Shea from our Commerce & Technology Team looks at this in further detail.
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Gagging clauses in the spotlight
07 March 2013Confidentiality and gagging clauses have been brought back into public view, with the recent disclosure by former United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust CEO, Gary Walker, on the BBC’s Today Programme about an alleged gagging clause in his compromise agreement. Whilst the debate rages on as to whether gagging clauses should be allowed in such circumstances, Peter Jones from our Employment Team considers the legal position.
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Investments – A Risky Business?
20 February 2013If an investment does not pay off, and the investor is left with less than expected, can they blame their adviser? A number of factors will need to be considered – Stuart Evans and Liane Bylett from our Commercial Disputes Team take a look at these points.
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The unintended consequences of law
15 February 2013The Government's flagship Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill seems set to make life more complicated for individuals considering raising concerns at work and for employers when they do. Peter Jones explains.