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The Business Owner's Guide

Everything you need to know about running a business.

A chapter-by-chapter guide from our team — read in order or jump to the question in front of you.

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The chapters

The Royal Exchange and neighbouring buildings at Bank junction in the City of London
Company & Corporate

The Origins of the Modern Company (Part 1)

The historical development of companies, from trading ventures to limited liability, including the East India Company and early corporate risk allocation. Why Companies Exist The modern limited company exists to manage commercial risk. Historically, business was carried on by individuals or partners

2 March 20263 min
Ai
Brand Protection & IP

Ai and the Coming Tsunami: the owner of AI Law speaks on A.I. in the legal sector

The Coming AI Tsunami Can you remember what you were doing on October 21, 2015? A seemingly normal day that came and went, but there was something special about that day. This was the day long into the future that Marty McFly in the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II time travelled to. […]

21 October 202612 min
Leather chairs around a long wooden boardroom table
Company & Corporate

Directors' duties: the seven general duties, and declaring an interest

The seven duties in sections 171 to 177 of the Companies Act 2006, declaring interests under s.182, the creditor duty and Companies House ID checks.

15 October 202612 min
An empty buttoned leather chair behind a desk with an open document on it
Company & Corporate

Director disqualification: unfitness, time limits and undertakings

Under section 6 the court must disqualify once both conditions are met. The unfitness test, the two deadlines, and what an undertaking really commits you to.

11 September 202611 min
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Company & Corporate

Image Rights and Personality Rights for Public Figures

The commercial value of a well-known individual often extends well beyond their primary source of income. For a sports professional that may be the salary from a club; for an actor, musician or social media influencer it may be performance, appearance or platform income. In each case, endorsements,

6 July 20264 min
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Company & Corporate

They shoot, they miss: Southampton lose appeal

Southampton’s appeal against its expulsion from the Championship play-off final (“the Final”) has failed, leaving the original disciplinary ruling firmly in place. This result is significant not for the facts of the case, which Southampton had already admitted, but for what it signals about how Engl

22 May 20262 min
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Company & Corporate

Southampton “Spygate”: the real legal issues behind the appeal

The Southampton “spygate” story is not merely about the colloquial use of the word spying. In strict regulatory terms, the case represents a watershed moment for sporting integrity, resulting in the historic expulsion of the club from the Championship play-off final – subject to appeal today. What m

20 May 20263 min
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Company & Corporate

“Spygate” at the Riverside: Why Southampton Could Have Scored an Own Goal in Law

Could Southampton FC have scored an own goal in legal terms? Discover our insights on ‘Spygate’ at the Riverside.

15 May 20265 min
commercial management in Football and Sport
Company & Corporate

The Risk of Naivety and Abuse relating to commercial management in Football and Sport

There is a real risk to talent and sportspersons, particularly in football, when it comes to the commercial management of a player’s affairs. The risks are caused by the innocent naivety or in some cases even abuse by the player’s commercial representatives and agents. These are risks that both play

6 November 20257 min
Civil Procedure
Company & Corporate

Civil Procedure: Can you Make A Part 36 Offer for Something Other than Money

Part 36 offers play an important part in litigation. A well-placed Part 36 offer can put pressure on an opponent to settle a case early: a party that fails to accept a good Part 36 offer can suffer severe costs consequences. Most Part 36 offers are for a sum of money. Yet that is not […]

15 July 202510 min
Company Acquisitions
Company & Corporate

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Company Acquisitions in the UK

A company acquisition occurs when one business purchases another to gain control of its operations, assets, or market position, often reshaping the commercial and regulatory landscape. Acquisitions are an established route for organisations seeking to accelerate growth, enter new markets, or acquire

7 July 20256 min
Competition Law
Company & Corporate

Recent Developments in UK Competition Law

Staying abreast of recent developments in UK competition law is vital for businesses wishing to operate within the law and remain competitive. UK competition authorities now have stronger investigatory and enforcement powers, revised merger thresholds, and an increased focus on digital markets and o

30 June 20259 min
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