

Business First Magazine - Spring 2024
Welcome to the Spring 24 edition of our Business First magazine.


New transparency rules to keep companies squeaky clean
Company directors, people with significant control of a company, or anyone who files on behalf of a company, must ensure they comply with new transparency rules from March 2024.


Minimum wage changes – is your business ready?
The Government has announced new National Minimum Wage rates for 2025, including the National Living Wage. The new rates which will come into force from 1 April 2025 - is your business ready?


Selling a Business - A Complete Guide
There are many factors to consider when selling a business and it isn’t something that should be entered into lightly. Our free guide runs through some of the important considerations this involves.


The Importance of Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements for Business Owners
Here, our Head of Family Law, Kelly Parks explains why business owners should consider a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement.
The intertwining of relationships and financial assets can be a complex and delicate balance. As individuals embark on the journey of building a life together, it is crucial to consider the potential impact on the business if the relationship were to end.


Estate Planning for Business Owners – what should you consider?
Estate planning for business owners is a critical process that includes planning for the transfer of your assets and the management of your business in the event of your retirement, death or incapacity. Here are some essential steps and considerations for business owners when it comes to estate planning.


Business Legal Services Team
Our Business Legal Services team pride themselves on being able to offer high quality ‘city style’ advice in a user friendly, cost effective manner to local, national and international businesses.


Managing Redundancy in your Business
Katie Ash, head of Employment Law, answers the most commonly asked questions about redundancy.


Why businesses should embrace the Employment Bill changes
Workers’ rights have long since been protected by law… to an extent. However, in 2019 the Conservative government promised to introduce a unified Employment Bill which would hold British businesses accountable across the board.