Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, explains how the law handles unfair terms in small print and commercial contracts. Most businesses have standard terms and conditions prepared, which they incorporate into every commercial contract entered. In a business-to-business contract where one party has … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Six considerations for a successful MBO
Paul Tyrer, corporate partner at Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels, discusses what a management buyout (MBO) involves and six considerations when planning for a successful MBO. A management buyout is a common way to sell the ownership of a business to an incumbent management team who are already … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Applying for a Business Rescue Moratorium
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, explains new legislation, aiming to support businesses facing financial pressure to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which introduces the Business Rescue Moratorium. With the imminent introduction of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill … [Read more...]
Commercial property Code of Practice introduced to assist tenants and landlords during pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has introduced a new Code of Practice for commercial property relationships to assist commercial landlords and tenants during this time. Steven Percy, Partner at the Macclesfield office of Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels, explains some of the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: A guide making a change to an employment contract
The coronavirus pandemic has required many people to change their working habits temporarily, but workplaces reopen, many employers and individuals are re-evaluating their ways of working. HR Consultant, Simon Bellard, from Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels, explains what needs to be considered when … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels explain stamp duty relief scheme
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, explains the recent temporary changes to stamp duty, announced by the Chancellor. On 8th July, Rishi Sunak revealed a temporary stamp duty holiday for homes under £500,000, as well as reduced rates for investment properties and second homes under the scheme in a … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 key considerations for businesses as they reopen
As regulations and restrictions begin to relax, allowing more companies to return to their workplaces, Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels discusses the key considerations businesses should make when they reopen. Employers across the country are reopening for business and bringing their employees back … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Terminating an Agency Agreement
Terminating an agency agreement with a third-party is one way businesses have looked to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 on their finances. Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, explains that an agency agreement can be subject to different regulations, and have set out what you need to know before … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Wills for Business Owners – Why Is It Important?
Vicky Timothy, Senior Associate Solicitor at Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels’ Private Client team, outlines some of the unique risks for business owners of dying without a will in place and the benefits on preparing a will. There are many reasons why business owners should ensure that they have a … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Bounce Back Loan Scheme explained
The future for many small businesses remains uncertain, despite lockdown restrictions lifting on leisure and hospitality businesses. Questions remain about how quickly demand will return across the economy, both as UK consumers adjust to a 'new normal' and as the coronavirus continues to spread … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How do I sign my will observing social distancing?
Aalia Ijaz from the Private Client team at Macclesfield law firm, SAS Daniels, answers one of the team's most frequently asked questions during the Covid-19 pandemic: How do I sign my will in light of the social distancing rules? In a short video, Aalia, an associate solicitor at the firm, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Childcare arrangements during lockdown
Family law solicitors at Cheshire firm, SAS Daniels, have shared their advice following an uptick in enquiries around childcare arrangements for separated parents during the coronavirus lockdown. Many children are now not expected to return to full time education until the autumn, meaning … [Read more...]