A leading Midlands law firm has reinforced its position amongst the industry’s top performers after appearing in a distinguished UK guide of legal firms.

It’s not unusual for some housebuilders to use Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPV”) to acquire and then develop sites.

On 6 April 2016 Part 21A and Schedule 1A to the Companies Act 2006 (“CA 2006”) came into force.

People start or buy, businesses for two main reasons: to do something they enjoy, and to make money. Most set off on their new journey full of optimism, seeing opportunities around every corner.

Coronavirus is causing untold difficulties and strain on the life of many businesses. As a result, boards of directors across the country are being asked many unexpected questions. Details of commercial contracts, employment and HR-related issues such as furlough, and the financing of a business are all high on the agenda.

A partnership at will is a form of business partnership where there is no fixed term agreed for the duration of the partnership. In other words, it is completely open ended.

Employees at Leamington Spa-based law firm Wright Hassall are testing their selling skills in a fundraising effort which will see 20 teams take over the running of Myton Hospice charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire for the day.

The UK has 4.8 million family businesses – 88% percent of all businesses in the UK – big brands such as Dyson, Warburtons and Specsavers are but a few that spring to mind. While the majority are small businesses, over 17,000 are medium and large companies.

Lola Poyner, aged 6, from Warwick has already raised more than £2,000 for Warwick Hospital and University Hospital Coventry and has now received her biggest single donation yet with a further £175 from Leamington based solicitors, Wright Hassall.

The Supreme Court has this month provided guidance on the relationship between statutory directors’ duties and the interests of a company’s creditors.