FAQs

Claims can be brought against Scottish debtors under the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act here in the UK and then enforced through the Scottish Sheriff’s Office. Please contact us for full details.

We can take on your case for you and arrange for enforcement either in the County Court of High Court depending on the size of your judgment. Please click here for details of enforcement options or contact us for further details.

There are numerous factors that affect the sale of a business and there is no one size fits all answer to this question; your business is after all unique and something in which you have invested significant time and effort. If you are thinking of selling your business we have an experienced and dedicated corporate and commercial team who can guide you through the process and will be happy to provide you with a number of different options in terms of our costs.

Properly drafted terms and conditions will provide clarity and help avoid costly disputes. They will help protect your business, ensure you comply with the law and prevent miscommunication with your customers. Whilst there are certain terms that are common from one business to another it is important to ensure that your terms properly reflect your business.

There is a lot to consider when buying a care home. Firstly, are you buying the existing company (i.e. the shares of the company through which the home is operated) or the business of that company? This is a fundamental question as it affects much of what follows. The care home will be an ongoing business and the apportionment of costs/liabilities/income etc. both before and after the purchase is completed will be affected. There are also regulatory considerations that must be borne in mind.

The articles of association are the basis of a company’s constitution regulating its operations. It is possible to adopt standardised model articles but it is important to consider your requirements as the articles can be amended to suit once they are properly understood. We can help you consider the options and tailor your company’s constitution.

It is not essential that you engage a solicitor but certainly advisable that you do. There are a number of different kinds of limited company and it may be that an alternative structure such as a Limited Liability Partnership is more appropriate. There are considerations that if not addressed correctly at the outset can have a significant impact later. Sound professional advice can help you deal with such issues properly and tailor the company to your specific circumstances.

If you are being interviewed under caution at the police station you have the right to have a lawyer with you. That lawyer will be able to make enquiries on your behalf to confirm what the police are investigating, take your instructions and give advice and help you through the interview process. In most cases, such help can be provided free of charge under the Legal Aid scheme regardless of your means.