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Why Do You Need Both a Shareholder Agreement and Articles of Association

Starting a company? If so, one of the first steps required under the Companies Act 2006 will be to agree your articles of association, but do you also need a shareholder agreement? If your company has two or more shareholders, it may be prudent to consider having a shareholder agreement drawn up at the same time, or as soon as possible afterwards.

What to Expect When You First Meet With a Family Lawyer

Going through separation is a difficult time with lots of practical considerations and emotions. It is vital to take advice at an early stage so that you are aware of your options moving forward so that you are fully aware of the processes available to you to aid with resolution.

Selling a Property With a Short Lease

If you own a leasehold property, on a day-to-day basis you may not notice any differences from owning a freehold. However, leasehold means you do not own your property outright, only the right to occupy it for a set number of years. Your property is therefore a depreciating asset.

Prosecutions for Holding or Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving

Prosecutions for holding or using a mobile phone in a vehicle are rising. It is essential drivers understand the law. Justin Atkinson explores the use of mobile phones whilst driving in this blog.

McClures Family Protection Trusts – Are You One of the Thousands Affected?

McClures Solicitors, a firm of solicitors originally based in Scotland, went into administration in 2021. Since then, concerns have been raised over problems arising from the legal work completed by the firm.

Common Law or Common Myth – the Rise of Cohabitation

The number of cohabiting, but unmarried couples is still rising. Many people now choose not to marry - or simply spend time together building a life as an unmarried couple (sometimes before marriage, sometimes with no plans at all to marry), creating joint financial assets and responsibilities.