Statutory demand notices – a useful tool with benefits and risks

Statutory demand notices are commonly used as a helpful tool to create leverage to collect undisputed debts.… Read More

Want to make your mark? Register it!

Does your business have a trade name or do you have a branding idea? If so, you have some homework to do. … Read More

Lessors beware! What to watch out for if you’re in the business of leasing goods

Leasing goods for a term of more than one year creates a security interest. This security interest means you have a right to the goods you have leased, even though you may not have physical possession of them.… Read More

Five benefits of having a shareholders agreement

Shareholders agreements are useful for companies with a relatively small number of shareholders, where the potential for deadlock and disagreement is greater.… Read More

Are you really prepared to give that guarantee?

Before giving a guarantee, whether it is for your children or your business, it pays to understand the worst case scenario.… Read More

Some comments on the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 safe harbour

The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 was enacted on 2 July 2015, and it raises a few issues that hosts should be aware of.… Read More

The Notary Public – the third arm of the legal profession

Notaries are lawyers appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to officially witness signatures on legal documents. WRMK has one Notary Public, Steve Wong.… Read More

Why does your company need a constitution?

The Companies Act requires a company to have some form of constitution, and also governs what that constitution contains.… Read More

Selling your business and assigning the lease?

Even if you have successfully assigned your lease to a new tenant with landlord consent, you may still be liable on the lease.… Read More

Should you agree to provide an indemnity?

Often in commercial contracts one party is asked to give an indemnity to another. Should you agree to such terms?… Read More

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