Dealing with boundary disputes

Dealing with boundary disputes

Many people believe that the boundary between their property and a neighbour’s runs exactly down the middle of the fence or wall between the properties. Others think that they are always responsible for the left-hand boundary. However, boundaries are an extremely...
How ‘Restrictive’ Is A Restrictive Employment Covenant?

How ‘Restrictive’ Is A Restrictive Employment Covenant?

Restrictive covenants are a useful method of protecting a business and they may be inserted into the employment contracts of all levels of employees. It makes sense to know why they are used, how they are enforced and what an employee can and cannot do if there is a...
Why You Should Have A Power of Attorney

Why You Should Have A Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person, legally called the donor, gives another trusted person (or persons) the right to make decisions such as medical or financial decisions on their behalf if the need arises. A power of attorney can only be set...
The role and responsibilities of a trustee

The role and responsibilities of a trustee

Being a trustee can be professionally and personally rewarding but it can also be complicated. You may be a trustee for a charity, a family trust or another kind of legal trust. However, you should be aware that in performing the role there are key legal requirements...
Top tips for buying and selling a business

Top tips for buying and selling a business

No matter whether you are planning on buying your first business, or selling a successful family business after generations, it is important to get the timing right and to feel as though you are in control of the situation – from start to finish. It can be a long and...