30 episodes
Moorcrofts Means Business Moorcrofts
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Welcome to 'Moorcrofts Means Business' podcast, where our speakers will be discussing legal topics to help you run your business as efficiently as possible. Topics will range from buying and selling a company in the UK or abroad, legal technology matters from open source licences through to software and hardware contracts and IP protection, leasing a commercial property and the very thorny and ever evolving landscape of employment law and contractual services. All our podcasts are for general information and are not to be taken as bespoke legal advice.
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Understanding shareholder relationships
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!In this episode, members of our corporate team, Adam Forder and Heather Stewart, explore the intricate world of shareholder relationships. They cover several critical questions: What governs shareholder relations in a company? What happens if you fall out with another shareholder? Is it really necessary to create a formal shareholders’ agreement? Does having a shareholders’ agreement mean I don’t trus...
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Managing Employees: Getting your documentation right
Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast! In this episode, our corporate partner Will Peace catches up with employment partner Lindsey Abbott to explore the intricacies of the employment life cycle.Join Will and Lindsey as they explore what it takes for startup businesses to establish a solid foundation for future growth, ensuring they are well-prepared for the due diligence process when the time comes to exit.Key Topics Covered:Comprehensive Documentation: Lea...
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Finding the Right Business Premises
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Moorcrofts commercial property partner, Julia Ferguson, welcome special guest Alex Cummings from Cummings Commercial. Tune in as Julia and Alex discuss the process of finding business premises.Topics covered include:Key considerations to keep in mind during the search process: From location and size to amenities and lease terms.Heads of Terms (HOTs): The complexities of HOTs, shedding light on the key terms agreed upon between l...
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Unveiling EMIs and EOTs: A Journey of Growth with LHi's CFO
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Moorcrofts corporate partner Will Peace, explore the intricacies of Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) with special guest EdParkes, Chief Finance Officer at LHi. Tune in as Will and Ed discuss the transformative journey LHi undertook, the invaluable lessons learned, and actionable recommendations for organisations considering a similar path.Topics covered include:LHi's evolution from a t...
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Mastering Corporate Governance and preparing for changes at Companies House under the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023: A whistle-stop tour for private limited companies
This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees Kate Prentis and Kirsty King from Moorcrofts discuss the intricate world of corporate governance for private limited companies, exploring the pivotal role of directors and their duties and obligations. Tune in as Kate and Kirsty cover:Upcoming changes in the Registrar's powers: The increase in the powers of the Registrar of Companies House to tackle economic crime, ushered in by the enactment of the Economic Crime and Transparency Ac...
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Starting Out: Start-ups and Beyond
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our brand-new second series of Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, aptly entitled 'Navigating the Business Journey from Start-up to Exit and Everything in Between.' In this exciting series, our mission is clear: to empower entrepreneurs, business owners, and decision-makers with an arsenal of invaluable insights and expert advice. Join us as we delve into the essential facets of not just starting a business but successfully steering it through ever...