by | Nov 19, 2015 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts, NEWS ARTICLES
Google has become so renowned and ingrained in our daily lives that it’s the first thing that pops into your head when you want to know the answer to almost anything. “Google it” has become an in-built reaction to being asked a question you...
by | Nov 19, 2015 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
What I have observed in practice is that many businesses overlook the fact that fundamentally IP is a business asset. Where the asset is protected by law and exclusive to you its value increases as does the business. IP can create an income stream for your...
by | Nov 19, 2015 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
Christmas lists have been created and movies, music and apps for loved ones are now being sourced & downloaded. Business will be booming for digital moguls, but be aware the amended rules give your consumers protection never before bestowed.The Consumer Rights Act...
by | Nov 19, 2015 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Commercial Law, Jackie Watts
It is important that all business owners and those contemplating commencing a business are aware of the issues surrounding shadow directors and how someone may accidentally become one. What is a shadow director? A shadow director is someone who is not a registered...
by | Jan 21, 2014 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts
As a Director, you will probably already understand the day to day decisions for the company and the metaphorical buck now stops firmly with you, but what about company procedures, legal duties, lifetime liabilities and the ‘fine print’ of being a...
by | Oct 8, 2013 | All Articles, Business Start-Up, Jackie Watts
A City Law Firm Limited started up in 2009 right smack in the middle of the recession, how hard could it be? Well 6 years later growing from 2 to 10 fee earners, triple turnover, a whole floor of offices and consultants aboard I, as the founding partner, can happily...
