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4th February 2021
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Co-Working Spaces: Considerations for Start-Ups
So you’ve been through the initial start-up phase, put in the hours, emotional investment and you have now found yourself in a position of needing somewhere to house your fledgling operation. But where to start? The world of commercial leases and property can be a minefield to the un-initiated fraught with pitfalls and potential for huge financial and legal exposure.
28th January 2021
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Insurers ordered to pay out – An Important development in recognising insurance claims for small business losses caused by COVID-19
In March 2020, as a result of the emergence of COVID-19, a number of small businesses made claims through their insurance policy providers for loss of earnings. They relied on provisions within those policies that ostensibly covered events of business interruption. The insurers refused to pay for losses claimed on the basis that the policies didn’t cover the unprecedented restrictions arising from COVID-19.
20th January 2021
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Brexit transition: how does the end of the transition period affect your business?
The European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 was given Royal Assent as 2020 came to an end, ushering in new ground and a new trading relationship for the New Year. The Future Relationship Act brings into UK law the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation agreement, UK-EU security of classified information agreement, and UK-Euratom nuclear co-operation agreement.
20th January 2021
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Ignition Law/Seedrs Webinar: Equity Crowdfunding For Growing Your Business: Tuesday 16th February, 11:00am
We’re excited to announce an upcoming webinar with Seedrs on Tuesday 16th February when we’ll be discussing the road to equity crowdfunding.
19th January 2021
Igniting the Spark
Igniting The Spark with Jonathan Ward
This month we caught up with Jonathan Ward. Jonathan Ward is a British craftsman and independent candle maker with a simple philosophy – produce products with purpose.
16th December 2020
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Ignition Law/Seedrs Webinar: Equity Crowdfunding For Growing Your Business
We’re excited to
15th December 2020
COVID-19
Employment law implications of Covid-19 on start-ups
A combination of economic uncertainty, rising unemployment, changing consumer behaviour and national and regional “lock-downs” have exacerbated existing pressures often experienced by start-ups, including lack of funding. With thin balance sheets, cash flow challenges and (often) debt, many start-ups simply have less capital and resources to fall back on in time of crisis. There are, inevitably, risks of business failure.
14th December 2020
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Legally Different Podcast
Our very own Lauren O’Sullivan is the creator & host of the Legally Different Podcast which is a hub for inspiring conversations with pioneering current and former lawyers who are different in the way that they live and/ or work, having made brave life leaps and decisions to live in a way most aligned with their passions, values and purpose .
3rd December 2020
Insights
Commercial tenants in arrears – beware and prepare for 31 December 2020
Key issues for commercial tenants to consider when the landlord’s ability to forfeit a commercial tenancy for non-payment of rent is reinstated.
3rd December 2020
Igniting the Spark
Igniting The Spark with Russell IP
This month we caught up with Iain Russell, Founder of Russell IP. Iain is a patent attorney and an inventor who founded Russell IP after having been a Partner at an international IP law firm.
3rd December 2020