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Check the key considerations and legal requirements when forming a business to prevent expensive mistakes.

The following is an outline of some of the legislation which may be relevant to your business. The list is not exhaustive and highlights only the main areas that may apply.

Boardroom and shareholder disputes can arise for many reasons. Understanding the legal rights of everyone involved and the options available.

All businesses must comply with competition law and there can be serious consequences for businesses and individuals, who don't follow the rules.

How to avoid illegal age discrimination in the workplace, including possible issues with both younger and older employees - read our helpful FAQs

How to get a licence to offer credit to consumers and businesses, drawing up a credit agreement and the costs and implications involved.

Agents and distributors can be a great way to market your products, however there are risks and it's important to have a proper agreement in place.

Buying premises may be one of the largest investments you make in your business. Understand the process and have all the legal bases covered.

A risk assessment identifies the risks posed by your workplace, practices and processes. This checklist helps you identify, eliminate or reduce them.

Public bodies have to release information they hold on you. These tips will make sure nothing confidential gets into the public domain inadvertently.

Intellectual property (IP) theft is surprisingly common. Practical steps for anyone who needs to protect their ideas, designs, trade marks and copyrighted material.

Establishing the value of your business is tricky. This guide looks at how to get an idea of what your business is worth and achieve the best sale price.