Business Law Blog

Lane change for well-known York garage as it moves to new ownership

• Posted2022-05-16 00:00
• AuthorMatt Rowley

A well-known York garage is set for expansion after being acquired by one of its technicians and his aunt and uncle, in a deal advised by Harrowells. Additional investment will be put into Garage Services (York) Limited, The Raylor Centre, James Street,...

What happens to my share in the family farming business partnership when I die?

• Posted2022-02-16 00:00
• AuthorMatt Rowley

Traditionally, farming businesses have relied on a legal structure of family farming partnerships, often without formal written partnership agreements in place. In this case provisions of the Partnership Act 1890 would apply but this Act is unable to...

What it means to be a company director

• Posted2022-01-20 00:00
• AuthorMatt Rowley

A common query raised by clients is a question about what it means legally to be a director of a company. This is particularly prevalent as the operational role of a director could differ greatly from business to business. However, whether you’re an...

Since the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine, starting in winter 2020, the majority of people have taken up the opportunity to be immunised. However, a minority have shown some reluctance or declined to have it. For employers, unvaccinated employees could...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is primarily a charge on your assets on death, including your share of assets jointly held with another person. However, lifetime gifts made within seven years prior to your death can also be brought back into charge. IHT is also...