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As another successful financial year draws to a close for the firm, Jolliffe & Co LLP have announced changes from 1st April 2021. Current Managing Partner and head of corporate and commercial, Simon Williams, is to leave Jolliffes on 31 March 2021 to join Gunnercooke…

Having a shareholders’ agreement can help ensure your business is well run and maintains clear lines of communication between the shareholders. Crucially, a shareholders’ agreement also includes transparent and agreed solutions in the event there is ever a dispute between shareholders. Consequently, whilst a shareholders’…

What is an LPA? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a form which you can complete to allow one or more people (your attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf. There are two different types of LPA, one dealing with property and finances and the…

It can take a while to plan a business sale effectively, but it is advisable to consider an exit strategy as far ahead as possible – even several years in some cases. This helps you to define who the ideal buyer would be, and take…

The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December, which means that from then the UK will no longer be treated as part of the EU for data protection purposes. In this article we look at the key data protection compliance implications for businesses. Activities within…

COVID-19 has dominated the headlines over the past six months. So much so Brexit seems to have taken a backseat and it hasn’t been the focus or priority for many businesses. However, we must not forget that the UK left the EU on 31 January…

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent…

It is no secret that the Coronavirus crisis has negatively impacted the finances of thousands of successful and healthy businesses across the UK. Once thriving businesses may now be on the brink of closure. As we start to come out of lockdown, many will be…

As far as employee perks go, this one may just top the list. Last week we surprised all of our 33 employees with an adopted animal from Chester Zoo. Read more on this story in Cheshire Live or you can listen to our Managing Partner talking to…