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What are the differences between an MBO and an MBI?
A management buyout (MBO) is a purchase by the firm’s management team. A management buy-in (MBI) i
Corporate & CommercialWhat is the difference between general partnership and an LLP?
A general partnership is an arrangement between two or more people who come together to carry on a b
Corporate & CommercialWhy use a shareholders’ agreement?
A shareholders’ agreement sets out the rights and obligations of shareholders, how the company wil
Corporate & CommercialWhat is due diligence?
Due diligence is a comprehensive appraisal of a business, which is carried out by a prospective buye
Corporate & Commercial
What is the difference between share purchase and asset purchase?
A share purchase means taking over a company. The target company is a separate legal entity which
Disputes (business)Does the law of defamation cover things published on the internet?
Defamation is where somebody makes a false claim about you that is damaging to your reputation. For
Disputes (business)How should I handle non-payment of invoices?
Chasing non-payment of invoices is the bane of most business-owners lives. All businesses need to ha
Disputes (business)How are construction disputes generally resolved?
The construction industry can be something of a minefield when it comes to conflict and dispute. The