Whether it's a result of the pandemic or owing to fall-out from Brexit, the opportunities for business owners looking to sell up are plentiful.

Since 22 July 2020 the Finance Act has empowered HMRC to make directors personally liable for the tax debts of a company in liquidation or potential liquidation where they are suspected of abusing the insolvency framework in order to avoid paying taxes.

In our last round up of employment news for 2022 we cover various topics including further protection for pregnant women; ACAS guidance on suspending staff; how to fill your time between Christmas and the new year; and our usual case update.

Join us for Wright Hassall's upcoming Construction Conference where we will be joined by industry experts to discuss the challenges that could change the face of construction.

A Leamington lawyer has been presented with the highest accolade at a top regional awards ceremony in recognition of her professional excellence and commitment to supporting others.

A major industrial adhesives manufacturer has acquired a neighbouring producer in a deal completed by Wright Hassall. Pafra Adhesives Limited, which is based in Basildon and is part of the Gluecom UK group, has purchased Enterprise Adhesives and Chemicals Limited, also located in the town.

We have written extensively over the years about the need to put partnership agreements in writing. Agreements created verbally, or through the conduct of the parties, do carry legal weight but, in the event of a disagreement, resolution often comes down to who said what which is notoriously unreliable.

Court action to obtain payment can sometimes be a lengthy process and adjudication is not always available or appropriate.

In the dawn of a new decade and a strong Conservative majority now in place for the New Year, we summarise our thoughts on what the New Year holds for pensions.

Leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall has signed a deal with Wasps ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby season to be the club’s legal partner.