User Guides
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law regularly reviews the latest legal developments in different areas of Company & Commercial law. Please select from the list below to download a User Guide on the topical issue of interest.
Guidance for Newly Appointed Directors.
This User Guide sets out general information for the company director(s) of a recently incorporated private company limited by shares.
The Companies Act 2006, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide lists the most commonly asked questions about the Act that our Commercial solicitors encounter.
Setting Up and Running a Business, Frequently Asked Questions.
This User Guide follows the typical stages in the development of a business from its concept to attaining stability through to expansion and ultimately its sale.
"Conditions of Sale", A Useful Checklist.
This User Guide lists the main details to consider when agreeing you Conditions of Sale.
Amateur Sports Clubs.
Given government backing, amateur sports clubs proliferate. In this User Guide we discuss how the way a club is structured can be key to successfully tapping into all kinds available funding and special tax treatment.
We regularly add new User Guides to this area, so please check back regularly.
News
21st August 2008
‘Cultivating Young Minds’ garden scoops RHS medal
PHCL-sponsored garden wins bronze medal at RHS Tatton 2008.
20th August 2008
Trading Standards bring first prosecution under Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD)
But UCPD has wider-reach than just rogue traders, warn lawyers.
1st August 2008
Minimum Wage can’t include tips, says HMRC
Tips will no longer be counted towards payment of the National Minimum Wage.
Case Study
27th August 2008
Franbar Holdings Limited –v- Patel and Others
Concerning the Derivative Actions introduced by the Companies Act 2006.
21st July 2008
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law Advises Systime Inc. on Europe-wide supplier contract
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law's specialist Company & Commercial team has advised multi-national Systime Inc. on an important contractual document implemented Europe-wide.
2nd June 2008
Dashfield v Davidson, do your company’s articles reflect your intentions?
When a shareholder died unexpectedly, under the articles the company then purchased the shares based on accounts for the last completed financial year prior to the death - 2 years prior.