Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire have been urged to take advice as soon as possible to make sure they are on a sound legal and financial footing as Covid-19 support starts to be phased out.

The Building Safety Act 2022 (which started to come into force in April and will have a phased entry over the next two years), continues to have a dramatic effect on the property and construction industry. A fundamental part of the Act came into force on 28th June 2022 relating to the use of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) which could have a significant effect on the approach to procurement strategy and risk allocation for both residential and commercial development.

A major bank is set to open a premier office location in Leamington Spa as part of its plans for growth in the area. Local relationship bank Handelsbanken will move to a new 3,000 sq ft office on the second floor of Olympus House from its current premises in the town after agreeing a 10-year sub-lease with leading law firm Wright Hassall.

A new book documenting the diaries of a Second World War soldier from Leamington Spa has been published, with an official launch backed by local law firm Wright Hassall. 

A date has been announced for a popular 10k run in Leamington Spa as it returns for its 20th event – with 20 free tickets on offer to celebrate its milestone anniversary.

A recent case highlights the importance of ensuring your company’s articles of association and shareholders’ agreement accurately reflect your intentions, particularly in scenarios such as dismissal, retirement, or death. The judgment serves as a reminder that vague or outdated provisions, especially around leaver provision and share valuation, can lead to costly disputes and unintended outcomes. Business owners should regularly review these documents to ensure they provide the protection and clarity needed at critical moments.

Thinking of buying a business? This article breaks down how to choose the right level of due diligence - basically, how deep you should dig before making a deal.

In the absence of a written shareholders’ agreement, the relationship between the shareholders of a company is governed by the company’s articles of association, the Companies Act 2006, case law and certain other relevant pieces of legislation.

There are several reasons a farmer might consider setting up a joint venture: they may need more resource (monetary, machinery or simply more manpower); it might enable an aspiring farmer to get a foot on the farming ladder (which would otherwise be prohibitively expensive); and a JV can help a family farm to navigate a potentially difficult period such as a death in the family.

Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit when you sell or transfer something for increased value.