Charities – setting up a “Company Limited by Guarantee” explained
When setting up or restructuring as a charity or not for profit organisation (NFP) you will need to consider which legal structure is right for you. There are a number of different legal structures for charities and the main ones are listed below: Charitable company Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) Charitable trust Unincorporated charitable association The […]
What to do if you’ve been appointed as a Trustee
Have you been named as a trustee? It’s completely normal to have questions about what the role involves. Our experienced trusts solicitors have answered some of the most common questions to help you understand your responsibilities and protect yourself in the role. Do I have to accept the Role of Trustee? No. You cannot be […]
Exchange and completion: Essential guide for home buyers and sellers
Buying or selling a house can be an exciting process but we understand there is a great deal of terminology involved which can be difficult to get to grips with. Two such terms are ‘exchange of contracts’ and ‘completion’. Here is an explanation of precisely what these terms mean and answers to some commonly asked […]
Scaling up and long-term growth: Legal insights on Cambridge Innovation Capital’s £100M opportunity fund
Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), a leading venture capital firm, has launched a £100 million Opportunity Fund to support growth-stage deep tech and life sciences companies in the UK. This initiative aims to address the funding gap that often challenges UK startups in scaling their operations and securing long-term growth. As CIC’s fund supports innovation and expansion, […]
Economic Review February 2025
Key takeaways: UK economic output unexpectedly rose by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 Bank of England will be ‘careful’ about reducing Bank Rate due to a spike in inflation Retail sales volumes rose by 1.7% in January, bouncing back from December’s 0.6% decline Growth stronger than expected in late 2024 Data released last […]
