Company Law

Free Heads Of Terms For Buying Or Selling A Company

June 10

Heads of terms for the acquisition of a UK private company, commonly produced by the buyer in the first instance.

Free UK Mutual Non-Disclosure And Non-Compete Agreement

May 25

A free downloadable Word template mutual non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement.

Why Any Transaction Needs Heads Of Terms

May 19

The main reasons why any deal needs well drafted heads of terms.

Dealing With Intellectual Property Rights On A Share Purchase

September 7

Some key points on how intellectual property rights are dealt with when acquiring the shares of a company.

Shareholders Agreement Questionnaire And Checklist

June 19

A checklist of all the main points to consider for inclusion in a shareholders agreement.

How To Sell A Company By Auction

June 19

An overview of how to sell a company by auction, including the advantages and drawbacks of such an approach.

How to allot and issue new shares in a UK limited company

March 15

A straightforward guide to issuing new shares in a UK company.

Free Stock Transfer Form Template

February 9

An overview of what’s involved when shares are transferred in a private company, including a template stock transfer form.

A summary of legal work carried out by the Jonathan Lea Network in 2013

January 28

A summary of the legal matters I’ve worked on over the course of 2013.

A legal guide to selling a UK company

November 11

An overview of the main legal issues and structure involved when a company is sold.

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