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Liabilities when buying an insolvent business

A business that has gone bust can represent a real opportunity for a canny acquirer, but the legal rights of the existing employees must be taken into account.

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Taking another company to court

Litigation is often seen by businesses as a waste of time and money, but if you handle it in the right way you can minimise costs and maximise returns. Sarah Murray, an associate at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains.

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Escaping the UK tax system

Tax changes have left some feeling the UK’s no longer the best place to base their business. But shaking off your tax liabilities isn't as easy as it sounds. We look at the legal implications of business migration.

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The slow and winding road to recovery

You might think the current economic downturn is causing corporate recovery professionals to rub their hands with glee, says Mark Dunne, but you’d be wrong.

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Recording phone calls relating to client orders: what you need to know

From March next year, UK financial institutions will have to record phone calls relating to client orders.

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Dealing with bad debt

Bad debt, the bane of the growing business, is on the rise. David Gordon, a solicitor at London-based commercial law firm DG Law, explains how to deal with this most soul-destroying of problems.

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Companies Act Part Five

In its sheer scale, the Companies Act has set a new record for business legislation.

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Service level agreements

You want to make sure you get what you're paying for from your suppliers. Service level agreements (SLAs) can set agreed standards in stone so you're not left squabbling over details.

Legislation and Regulation

Companies Act Part Five

In its sheer scale, the Companies Act has set a new record for business legislation.

Legislation and Regulation

Service level agreements

You want to make sure you get what you're paying for from your suppliers. Service level agreements (SLAs) can set agreed standards in stone so you're not left squabbling over details.

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The Equality Bill and positive discrimination

Companies that practise positive discrimination may have the best of intentions, but they are still likely to find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Julie Quinn, partner at law firm Nabarro, looks at how Harriet Harman’s proposed Equality Bill will modify the status quo.

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Tax – the DNA of deal making

Early tax planning is key to successful deal-making, argues John Cullinane of the Chartered Institute of Taxation

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A tax inspector calls

Recent weeks have seen panic and confusion spreading about the statutory rights of tax inspectors.

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Making directors liable

Most directors believe that a limited company does what it says on the tin: in other words, they do not expect to be held personally liable for the company's misdemeanours.

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