• Home
    • About Steven
    • Instruct Me; Do Good.
    • My Reviews
    • Buy My Books
    • Newsletter
    • Carbon Neutral Solicitor
    • Media & Press Coverage
  • How I Help You
    • Buying or Selling a Business
      • Selling a Financial Services Business
      • Buying a Financial Services Business
      • Franchise Resales
      • Management Buy Outs
      • Selling an Accountancy Practice
      • Asset Purchase Agreements
      • Share Purchase Agreements
      • Legal Due Diligence
    • Contracts
      • Contract Writing & Contract Reviews
      • E-Commerce Solicitor | Online Business Legal Documents
      • Joint Venture Agreements
      • Terms and Conditions
    • Company Law
      • Business Restructuring & Reorganisation
      • Shareholder Agreements & Partnership Agreements
    • General Counsel / Legal Issues
      • Contract Disputes
      • Debt Recovery
      • Dilapidation Claims
      • Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation
      • Intellectual Property Disputes
      • Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
      • Repossession Claims / Tenant Eviction for Landlords
      • Mediation
    • Employment Law Solicitor for Employers
      • Settlement Agreements
      • Contracts of Employment, Staff Handbooks and Employment Law Advice Package
      • Employment Law Advice for Employees
    • Trademarks & IP
      • Trademark Registration Service
    • Healthcare Solicitor
      • GP Practice Mergers & Acquisitions
      • GP Practice Incorporation & Novation
      • GP Partnership Agreements
      • GP Partnership Disputes
      • Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
    • Sports Law and Athlete Representation
    • Other
      • Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Certificates for Personal Guarantees
      • Online Statutory Declarations via Zoom Video Calls
    • VIP Legal – Subscription Based Legal Support for Medium-Sized Businesses
  • My Colleagues
  • Blog
  • Contact
Call: 0116 3667 900
Don’t give your employees shares in your business without doing these things first.

Don’t give your employees shares in your business without doing these things first.

by Steven Mather | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog

Giving shares to employees has long been a recognised way of incentivising key workers, particularly management and c-suite employees, and there are a number of options available to a company. It is, however, fraught with issues. Gifting shares to employees gives rise...
Mandatory Vaccines in the workplace – is it a breach of human rights? Can I require my employees to have the vaccine – updated September 2021

Mandatory Vaccines in the workplace – is it a breach of human rights? Can I require my employees to have the vaccine – updated September 2021

by Steven Mather | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog

Back in January 2021, I wrote a blog about Pimlico Plumber’s “No Jab, No Jab” policy and discussed whether I thought it was a reasonable and lawful policy to introduce. Since then, we have seen a number of high profile companies dictate to their...

What will happen to the shares in my business when I die? What is a cross-option agreement and why do I need business protection insurance?

by Steven Mather | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog

When a shareholder in a business dies, his or her shares will automatically pass to their estate – either under a Will or, if there is no will, under the rules of intestacy as described below. Many Companies will have been set up using standard ‘Model Articles...
Scarlett Johansson aka Black Widow sues Marvel/Disney for substantial sums over latest film release- what’s the legal position?

Scarlett Johansson aka Black Widow sues Marvel/Disney for substantial sums over latest film release- what’s the legal position?

by Steven Mather | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog

According to a number of outlets (but here’s a BBC Link) Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract after it streamed the film Black Widow on its Disney+ service at the same time as its cinema release. The film apparently set a box office record for a...
What is a disclosure letter when dealing with a business sale or acquisition? What are warranties?

What is a disclosure letter when dealing with a business sale or acquisition? What are warranties?

by Steven Mather | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog

The disclosure letter is a key document in any acquisition of the shares in, or the business and assets of, a private limited company. The letter is prepared by the seller in the transaction and includes general and specific disclosures regarding the...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • “It all worked out in the end” is not a defence: ETL v Munn and warranty damages on SME deals
  • Heads of terms can bind you. So can your warranties. Lessons from Hoffman v Finalto (2026)
  • Settlement Agreements & Protected conversations: when “off the record” turns out to be on the record
  • One of the UK’s Top Ranked Lawyers on LinkedIn – Number 2 on the Q1 2026 Legal LinkedInfluencers Report
  • Scott Mills, the BBC, and what employers should actually think about when employee misconduct allegations arise
  • What are Alphabet Shares? A Practical Guide to Alphabet Shares in UK Company Law
  • When Cambridge Rowing met Cambridge University – a trade mark dispute explained

Related Tags

acquisitions articles of association breach of warranty business business lawyer business purchase business sale business sales Buying a business company law contract disputes contract law contracts contracts of employment coronavirus Covid covid-19 discrimination employees employment law employment rights intellectual property limited company M&A mental health partnership passing off Restrictive covenants selling a business shareholder agreement Shareholders shareholders agreement share purchase shares share sale small business spa trade mark trademark trademark infringement trademark registration trade marks trademarks unfair dismissal warranties

London Office:
Nexa Law @ Landmark 
40 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0BT

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Website Use
  • Complaints Information
  • AI Policy
  • Settlement Agreement Solicitor
  • Money Claims Online Guide

Midlands Office:
Suite 2 Salop House
13 Salop Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2NR

 

ALL LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THIS ADDRESS

Copyright 2024. Steven Mather Solicitor™️ is a trademark and trading name of Kesters Nook Limited a company registered in England and Wales with number 12174386 (Registered Office: 19 Barnards Way, Kibworth, LE8 0RS). Remarkablaw®️ is a registered trademark. Neither Steven Mather nor Kesters Nook Limited provide legal advice to the public. Kesters Nook Limited is a Consultant Practice of Nexa Law Limited, which is Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 633024. All legal work is conducted via Nexa Law. 

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept AllReject All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT