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Is the notion of a single country legal structure for start-ups relevant in the 21st century?

Simon Cook, the CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, questions the relevance of a geographic home and single country legal structure for start-ups.

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Corruption in corporate Britain

The UK has slipped to an all-time low of 17th in a global corruption index. GB assesses the scale of the problem.

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UK contracts in US courts

When a UK seller and a US buyer agree that English law will govern their contract, it doesn’t necessarily mean an American court will respect that agreement, writes Scott M James, a specialist in US legislation at law firm Faegre & Benson.

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The return of pension reform

The 2012 pension reforms may be costly and unpopular, but they look like they're here to stay. James Harris reports

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How to wind up a corporate debtor

Non-payment of an invoice is a serious issue. When all else fails, you may have to consider a winding-up petition, writes Sarah McLennan, an associate at law firm Faegre & Benson.

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Most of Companies Act becomes law

Some 550 sections of the 2006 Companies Act, the largest single piece of UK legislation ever to be introduced, come into force today.

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Using your power as a tenant

In the current market, commercial tenants are now in a position to negotiate more favourable lease terms, writes Bonita Backhouse, a senior associate from law firm Thomson Snell and Passmore.

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Directors at risk of disqualification

When a business becomes insolvent, it's not only formally appointed directors who could be held legally responsible, writes Sam Pandya, an associate at law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin.

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Using your power as a tenant

In the current market, commercial tenants are now in a position to negotiate more favourable lease terms, writes Bonita Backhouse, a senior associate from law firm Thomson Snell and Passmore.

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Directors at risk of disqualification

When a business becomes insolvent, it's not only formally appointed directors who could be held legally responsible, writes Sam Pandya, an associate at law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin.

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Taking on cartels as an SME

Growing businesses lose out when big competitors club together to keep prices high. But how easy is it to take on the giants in court? Ingrid Gubbay, a consultant at law firm Hausfeld, examines the issue.

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Cut those legal bills

Keep lawyers at bay with e-discovery

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Directors can keep residential address private

At present the names and home addresses of directors of companies registered in England and Wales are publicly available.

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The de facto director trap

When a business becomes insolvent, it's not only formally appointed directors who could be held legally responsible, writes Sam Pandya, an associate at law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin.

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