How to Protect Your Business Before Signing Any Commercial Contract

How to Protect Your Business Before Signing Any Commercial Contract Published 20th April 2026 Call Email How can a commercial contracts solicitor protect your business? Commercial contracts shape how your business operates, trades and grows. Whether you are entering a supplier agreement, service contract, partnership arrangement or long‑term commercial relationship, the terms you sign will […]

Corporate vs Commercial Law: What is the Difference for UK Businesses?

Corporate vs Commercial Law: What is the Difference for UK Businesses? Published 8th April 2026 Call Email If you are a business owner, founder or senior decision‑maker, it is likely you have heard the terms corporate law and commercial law used interchangeably. In a legal sense, they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference […]

Landlords: Residential possession and the law

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Landlords: Residential posession and the law Practical steps a landlord can take Published on 11th October 2023 Call Mike Email Mike As the cost of living continues to increase, according to the UK Government there has been an increase in landlords wishing to recover possession of residential properties. Reasons include when: the tenant is in serious rent […]

Business valuations – why would I need one?

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Published on 2nd August 2023 You may find yourself in a situation where you require a business valuation, for which there are many types. From a standard business valuation and property valuation, to a matrimonial valuation, a business valuation is essential in a variety of transactions and disputes. A business valuation aims to calculate the […]

More than commercial debt recovery: the power of teamwork

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More than commercial debt recovery The power of teamwork By Michael Richards – Associate Published on 4th July 2023 Call Mike Email Mike When it comes to paying overdue invoices, some people will go to great lengths to hide money and avoid paying. If you are a business owner struggling to get paid what you […]

What happens to a business in a partnership split?

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What happens to a business in a partnership split? Published on 4th July 2023 Succession planning for a business Business partnerships split for all sorts of reasons. It can be due to blazing rows and unreconcilable views about the direction of the business, but more commonly, it’s the case that one partner wants to retire […]

What can we learn from Lewis Capaldi?

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What can we learn from Lewis Capaldi? 8 Tips for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace: A guide for employers and employees By Deana Phillips – Solicitor Published on 10th June 2023 Call Deana Email Deana Neurodiversity at work Diversity. Inclusivity. What does this mean in today’s working environment? Why does acknowledging and embracing neurodiversity lead […]

Landlords: Are you prepared for MEES changes 1st April 2023?

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Landlords: Are you prepared for MEES changes 1st April 2023? Act now ahead of the EPC standard changes Published on 12th December 2023 In less than 6 months the next stage of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will be in place. Are you prepared? This blog covers what you can do now to make […]

Cash can make or break a business

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Cash can make or break a business Help is at hand for late payments By Michael Richards – Associate Published on 24th November 2022 Call Mike Email Mike About HM3 Legal It is no secret that cash can make or break a business. Overheads are already increasing with the demands on rising energy costs and […]

Which industry topped the food chain during Covid-19?

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Which industry topped the food chain during Covid-19? Guest writer Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Wirral Published on 24th October 2022 Call HM3 Legal Email HM3 Legal Addressing economic pressures As far as business contingency planning goes, defending your company against pandemic-related economic pressures may not have made it onto your list, although the arrival of Spring […]

Manor House Stables signs exclusive deal with HM3 Legal

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Manor House Stables signs exclusive deal with HM3 Legal By Anne Scheland – Partner Published on 21st June 2022 Call Anne Email Anne Commercial legal support The agreement between the elite racehorse training stables owned by Michael Owen, and HM3 Legal, will provide a solid platform to pave the way for future growth of the […]

YouGov survey SMEs and bl**dy lawyers

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YouGov survey What SMEs feel about bl**dy lawyers! By Richard Burnett – Commercial Director Published on 10th June 2022 Call Rich Email Rich The results are in YouGov research has revealed the way SMEs really feel about ‘bl**dy lawyers’. When asked to describe how they feel when working with a lawyer, the phrase ‘over-charged’ came […]

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