James Tarling , a Principal, in Steeles Law’s Commercial Team, examines the European Commission’s proposals to standardise contract law throughout the EU. more...
Matthew Downing , a Solicitor in Steeles Law’s Commercial Team, considers a recent High Court case which examined whether a non-compete clause in a Franchise Agreement could be enforced. more...
Steeles Law’s 2010 economic survey of the region's small and medium sized businesses reveals the majority are planning for growth and continued investment over the next 12 months. more...
Richard Bailey , Head of Steeles Law's Commercial Team, examines Business Secretary, Vince Cable’s recently announced one-in, one-out regulation system for UK businesses. more...
Matthew Downing , a Solicitor in Steeles Law’s Commercial Team, considers the implications to UK businesses of selling replica products, with reference to the recent cases relating to the sale of replica Storm Trooper products from Star Wars. more...
James Tarling , Principal in Steeles Law’s Commercial Team, explains that directors no longer need to have their home address available for inspection on a public register. more...
Steeles Law is conducting a short (10 question) Business Survey and would greatly appreciate your participation. The survey should take no more than two or three minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. The results will be collated on 23rd August 2010 and published shortly after. more...
Richard Bailey , Head of Steeles Law’s Commercial team, considers some of the issues that face businesses who appoint Commercial Agents to act in several European countries at once, in light of a recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Case. more...
A recent High Court decision has highlighted the ease with which businesses can inadvertently find themselves bound by a contract as a result of email correspondence. more...
With the change of Government, widespread reforms were always expected, however the news that the coalition plans to eradicate the ASBO will come as a shock to many. more...
A new Consumer Credit Directive will come into force on 31 January 2011, imposing wider obligations on credit providers, thereby increasing consumer protection and ensuring that consumers are not exposed to greater debt than they can afford. more...
James Tarling considers the implications of breaching the Data Protection Act 1998 following a recent Government consultation.
Richard Bailey looks at the advantages to a business of having a written agreement in place with its commercial agents. more...
Matthew Downing considers the High Court’s decision in Lobster Group Limited v Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Limited. more...
Matthew Downing looks at buying a franchise from the franchisee’s perspective. more...
Richard Bailey examines a recent case which shows the importance when terminating a Commercial Agency of getting the exact date of termination right. more...
Matthew Downing examines a recent case which considers whether a clause in a Distribution Agreement to ‘use all reasonable endeavours’ was sufficient for the Supplier to terminate the agreement. more...
Matthew Downing looks at franchising as a way to expand your business without having to invest too much capital. more...
James Tarling considers whether companies should be changing their Articles of Association in light of the Companies Act 2006. more...
The Insolvency Service has recently launched a complaints hotline for those who feel unduly disadvantaged by an administration. Nick Porter investigates the pros and cons of pre-packs in the context of corporate insolvency. more...
One of the most overlooked aspects of the Commercial Agents Regulations by principals is that of the retirement of their agents. Many are unaware that they could face a hefty pay-out if one or more of their agents decide to retire of their own volition. Richard Bailey considers important points to bear in mind for principals with agents nearing retirement age. more...
James Tarling considers the impact of the Information Commissioner’s approach in two recent high profile cases of flagrant breaches of the Data Protection Act and the importance to all businesses of ensuring that they, and their contractors, comply with the law. more...
Held at our Norwich offices from 7.45am to 10.30am the seminar advises on how to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation by the effective use of alternative dispute resolution methods with a mock commercial mediation. more...
Held at our Norwich offices from 7.45am to 10.30am the seminar advises on how to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation by the effective use of alternative dispute resolution methods with a mock commercial mediation.
Held at our Norwich offices from 7.45am to 10.30am the seminar covers competition law, misuse of confidential information, intellectual property, copyright and more. more...
The Charities Act 2006 raised the notion of Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs). Recent consultations have now considered the introduction of CIO’s this year. In light of the potential change James Tarling examines the mechanism of a CIO. more...
As the global economic recession continues many businesses are experiencing significant financial hardship and are seeking to recover any additional funds possible. Richard Bailey examines the prospect of enforcing interest on late payment of commercial debt. more...
The European Commission has put forward proposals for a Consumer Rights Directive to unite consumer protection across the EU. Richard Bailey examines the proposals. more...
Nigel Lubbock considers the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform consultation paper, which poses the question: is there a need for a European private company? more...
Steeles Law will be hosting a business breakfast seminar with Dr Vince Cable and Norman Lamb MP. The seminar will consider the current economic situation and suggest applicable solutions for local businesses. more...
On 1 October 2008 the next stage of implementation of the Companies Act 2006 took place. Provisions relating to financial assistance and conflicts of interest will significantly alter. In this article we examine these changes and consider how they will benefit companies, and how they can use the alterations to their best advantage. more...
