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Contract drafting

Five clauses every commercial contract should include

A strong contract doesn't just prevent arguments; it keeps the deal moving. We cover scope, payment, termination, liability, and dispute wording that businesses often overlook.

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Disputes

When to involve a solicitor in a business dispute

If a supplier stops responding or a director disagreement starts affecting operations, early advice can narrow the damage. How early is early enough? Usually sooner than people think.

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Ownership

Shareholder agreements: common pitfalls for growing companies

Growth changes the pressure points. We look at deadlock clauses, leaver provisions, pre-emption rights, and the bits people skip until a problem lands on the table.

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Procedure

Understanding arbitration vs litigation for UK businesses

One path is private and flexible, the other can be more formal and public. Which one makes sense depends on cost, confidentiality, speed, and the clause already in your contract.

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