Aug 26
For many owner-managed businesses, the premises from which the company operates can be one of the most valuable assets. Buying commercial property within a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can offer...
Jul 26
For owner managed businesses, property is often the most valuable asset that they own. However, market conditions and trading needs change, meaning that business owners should always consider whether their...
Jul 26
What can happen after the ink is dry? For many business owners the completion of a sale is the culmination of years of hard work within the business, for them...
Jul 26
The right to paternity leave is one of many employment rights that were enhanced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, along with other tweaks to the rules for employers. Despite...
Jun 26
For many privately owned companies, long-term success often depends on sustainable growth. And as businesses scale, the ability to attract, motivate and retain key individuals often becomes just as important...
Jun 26
For many owner‑managed and family‑owned businesses, the question is not simply how to build a successful business, but how to realise value, protect what has been built, and pass that...
Jun 26
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business operations for many OMBs. From drafting emails and analysing data to supporting recruitment and HR processes, AI can improve both efficiency and...
Jun 26
There are many reasons why businesses decide to sell their commercial property. One thing that all sellers have in common is the need for a smooth sale process. Selling commercial...
Jun 26
Assistance dogs, such as guide dogs, play a crucial role in helping disabled individuals live independently and employers will usually be legally required to accommodate them in the workplace. But...
May 26
Going for growth – navigating today’s challenges, building tomorrow’s business. Raworths sponsored theBusinessDesk.com's roundtable attended by senior representatives of a diverse range of owner managed and family owned businesses operating...
May 26
Employee expectations have shifted significantly in recent years. What once motivated and retained staff is no longer guaranteed to do so, particularly in the competitive labour market and especially when...
May 26
There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are family businesses or have been started out by friends with a...
May 26
Prenups have always been around but are no longer the preserve of the ultra-wealthy. Increasingly, they are becoming a considered, practical tool for couples navigating modern relationships, finances and family...
Apr 26
Matthew Hill, Head of Dispute Resolution at Raworths, looks at the impact of the Renters' Rights Act 2025. From 1 May 2026, the way landlords operate in the private rented...
Mar 26
In this article Sally Togher, Head of Employment at Raworths, looks at the new Employments Rights Act 2025. The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant shake-ups...
Mar 26
If your business is involved in court proceedings, concerns about legal costs are often unavoidable, even where you are confident in the strength of your position. In England and Wales,...
Dec 25
The Equality Act 2010 provides protection to workers against sexual harassment from managers and colleagues, with employers typically being liable for any sexual harassment committed by their employees. However, employees...
Dec 25
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 seeks to introduce significant enhanced protections for tenants across England. Whilst the Act has now been passed it is not expected to come into force...
Oct 25
EMI share option schemes are able to be used by small, higher risk, trading companies to recruit and retain employees. They are designed to enable these trading companies to provide...
Jul 25
What is a Management Buyout? A management buyout (MBO) is where the existing owners of a company sell their shareholding, or a significant part of it, to the management team...
Jul 25
Deciding to divorce or ending a civil partnership is never easy, even if the decision is a mutual one. Untangling a shared life with ever changing family dynamics is often...
Jul 25
For all professional negligence claims it is necessary to show that the professional owed you a duty, that this duty was breached in their dealings with you, and that breach...
Jul 25
For a variety of reasons, your business might have entered into an oral agreement with another party. This could be because the other party does not want to be too...
Jun 25
Most businesses need people, good people. Finding those people and achieving a harmonious employment relationship can at times be challenging. Employment protection and entitlements have increased dramatically in recent years....
May 25
Certified “B Corp” companies have well and truly entered the mainstream – with international brands like Ben & Jerry’s signing up and Waitrose celebrating B Corp Month in their recent...
May 25
Just because a trade mark has been officially registered does not automatically mean that it can be enforced against other businesses for the rest of time. A trade mark has...
Apr 25
There are many reasons why business owners decide to sell and the drivers will vary. Whatever the reasons, the importance of preparing for a business sale is vital to deliver...
Mar 25
Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does not guarantee that the employee is up to the job. The...
Mar 25
The loss of a key member of staff is a headache for any business. In addition to having to replace them and manage the transition, you may have concerns (or...
Feb 25
The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool when negotiating and trying to settle a dispute, and can potentially avoid the need to commence court proceedings or resolve...
Jan 25
If you rent your business premises, the lease will almost certainly contain a provision setting out an obligation to pay a service charge to your landlord for whatever repair and...
Jan 25
If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decision is whether to employ them or engage a...
Dec 24
Raworths is marking an exceptional year of growth for its Commercial Property team with the promotion of two senior solicitors to both Partner and new leadership roles. Heather Roberts, who...
Dec 24
Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due to the increased use of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) products that are available to employees and contractors. As with...
Dec 24
As a director of a limited company, you can trade with the privilege of limited liability. As a result, you also have to be mindful of the many duties you...
Nov 24
If you are a minority shareholder and you suspect that either a director or a majority shareholder is misusing company assets, there are legal remedies that can help you to...
Oct 24
If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Whilst the ability to recover interest on late payments does not immediately alleviate the impact on...
Oct 24
Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a written statement of particulars. This is often set out...
Oct 24
Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting employees’ mental health for many reasons, including improved retention, attendance and productivity. Underpinning this is a legal duty to make reasonable...
Aug 24
It is always disappointing when an employee does not perform as anticipated or the relationship has turned sour and you wish to part ways. It is important to take legal...
Jul 24
An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you, but your commercial interests may be vulnerable if they leave and go on to...
Jul 24
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances...
Jun 24
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may be frustrated with how the directors are running the company and, in particular, with how much they are taking from the...
Jun 24
Returning to work from family leave can be a significant adjustment for some employees. As well as the practical considerations of childcare and family logistics, there may have been significant...
Jun 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is the final article from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner...
May 24
Harrogate-based purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) company, Homes For Students (HFS), has welcomed a new major shareholder with international real estate company Far East Orchard Limited (Far East Orchard) buying a...
May 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 9 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
May 24
There are several reasons why someone might owe you money, it could be an unpaid loan, a gift that you want back or, in a commercial context, an unpaid invoice...
May 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 8 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Apr 24
Can we claim for loss of profits in our business dispute? The answer may be yes depending upon the nature of the business dispute, your contract with the business partner...
Apr 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 7 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Apr 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 6 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at Raworths. ...
Apr 24
Business directors and shareholders are being urged to review and, if necessary, modernise their corporate compliance as new far-reaching company legislation starts to take effect. The new Economic Crime and...
Mar 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 5 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Mar 24
The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has been extended from parents and carers of young...
Mar 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 4 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Feb 24
Customer safety and satisfaction are vital objectives for any manufacturer or supplier, as you seek to build and maintain a reputation in the market. Quality control plays a key role...
Feb 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 3 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Feb 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 2 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
Jan 24
A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 1 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...
