The High Court granted an injunction in February 2022 restraining Tesco from terminating and re-engaging employees. GS Verde looks at the overturning of that decision and the wider considerations.
Following the pandemic, the demand for skilled migrant workers will only increase. Make sure your responsibilities for sponsorship are well managed, especially during any mergers and acquisitions.
The UK HealthTech market is booming, so much so that it is driving global sector growth. In this article, GS Verde examine the key trends defining the UK HealthTech market.
Going through a merger or acquisition can be a difficult and complicated time for a business. There is so much a business owner needs to think about, from the legal considerations to financing tax.
Due diligence ensures that any decision regarding the acquisition is an informed one. Here, GS Verde Law discuss the importance of reviewing employment contracts as part of a due diligence exercise.
London is undoubtedly the centre of the UK’s high-growth economy. But outside the UK capital, there are plenty of smaller cities building their own leading tech hubs.
Dealmaking experts the GS Verde Group reflect on recent deals, with deal counts and valuation multiples in UK M&A from MarktoMarket.
Any business going through a merger or acquisition should take extra caution when it comes to reviewing the employment terms set out, as recent examples have made evident.
Deal activity in Artificial Intelligence start-ups is on the rise – in this article GS Verde examine the latest investment trends as the applications of AI diversify.
M&A deal value has increased, data indicates. Dealmaking experts the GS Verde Group reflect on recent deals, with deal counts and valuation multiples in UK M&A from MarktoMarket.
Thousands of organisations, both large and small have joined the Race to Zero and the UK Government is encouraging businesses of all sizes to pledge to go One Step Greener.
Exploring the latest investment trends, the CleanTech sector is primed to boom in the wake of rising traditional energy costs. This article notes how CleanTech investment has soared.
A recent decision taken by the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered the employment status of a director and shareholder of a company, providing a useful reminder of the different positions.
Educ8 Training has acquired Berkshire-based Haddon Training, underpinning the group’s plans to expand into England, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
Three directors have completed the management buy-out of Bridgend-based A&R Services, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
M&A deal value has increased, data indicates. Dealmaking experts the GS Verde Group reflect on recent deals, with deal counts and valuation multiples in UK M&A in November 2021 from MarktoMarket.
A growing number of women have brought discrimination and disability claims due to menopause to the Employment Tribunal, with decisions highlighting the lack of awareness of potential side effects.
The number of fintech companies operating in the UK (and globally) has boomed, as has the number of people incorporating financial technology into their daily lives.
The award-winning rocket propulsion innovation company is set to reach new heights as they announce a £500,000 scale-up investment from Deepbridge Capital, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
The GS Verde Group has advised serial entrepreneur Steve Williams on the seven-figure acquisition of garden machinery e-commerce business Mowers-Online.co.uk
2B Enterprising, headquartered in Swansea, has raised £400,000 of investment through a syndicate of 15 business angels, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
DEPLOY™, a business who improve access to water storage infrastructure, has received investment from the Development Bank of Wales, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
As employers plan parties for their employees over the festive period, the case of Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 2214 warns of the possible pitfalls.
Lorna Bolton, Director of Commercial & IP, explains the background to the new adequacy decisions, what their adoption means for your business and provides some thoughts for the future.
In this article, Matthew Sutton, Corporate Director at Greenaway Scott, looks at Employee Ownership as an option for succession.
Paramount Interiors has announced the successful completion of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme, which will see its staff own a majority shareholding of the business.
Covid-19 has seen a shift to flexible and home working so your current premises may now exceed what you need, or perhaps business is booming and you need to expand.
The GS Verde Group, a multi-discipline deal making group focused on corporate finance and mergers and acquisition work, has taken another step on its buy and build growth strategy.
On 31 December 2020, the UK Government entered into the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Trade Agreement).
The Corporate Team at Greenaway Scott look at employee ownership trust and discuss how it works.
2020 saw many retailers increasing their online presence in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns and restrictions in the UK.
Intellectual property refers to intangible property that is capable of being protected by law.
Since 31st January 2020, the United Kingdom has not been a member of the European Union, but contrary to opinion, this day did not signal a clean break between the two parties.
Greenaway Scott will consider what this means for the new Job Support Scheme (“JSS”) and next steps for employers.
Here, Greenaway Scott considers the franchise business model and some of the associated benefits with investing into such businesses.
Following our last article, the job support scheme has been further changed. First to include support for businesses forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions (known as JSS Closed) and most rece
Following the Welsh Government announcement on 19th October 2020 - what does this mean for employers in Wales?
With the guidance (and legislation in areas of local lockdown) in respect of whether employees should still be working from home (where they can) differing across counties and in areas with devolved p
With the UK’s exit from the European Union impending, it is important that businesses review their current and future commercial contracts to consider the financial impact that Brexit will have on th
Selena Baker, Associate Director in the Employment & HR team at law firm Greenaway Scott, reviews the new ‘Job Support Scheme’ announced by the government on the 24th September.
The Enterprise Management Incentive scheme (EMI) is one type of employee share scheme which provides generous tax favoured treatment. Such schemes are the most common form of share plans for start-up
With the end of the transition period fast approaching (31 December 2020), businesses need to consider what economic implications Brexit will have on their commercial contracts.
Now that the furlough scheme is going through its winding down period, finally reaching an end on 31st October 2020, many employers are having to look at longer term cost savings and potentially makin
On 26 June 2020, the UK Government introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act.
In this article, the Corporate team of Greenaway Scott identifies the practical considerations surrounding the process of securing debt finance.
This brief update outlines the new Job Retention Bonus announced on 8th July by the UK Government.
As the picture develops for M&A deal activity for the first half of 2020, two of Wales leading Dealmakers from the GS Verde Group take a look at the deal analysis provided by M&A data specialists Mar
Nigel Greenaway, Director of corporate law firm Greenaway Scott and M&A advisory specialists Verde Corporate Finance (both part of the GS Verde Group), gives his views on the deals market in the first
In recent years private equity has become a popular way for many companies to fulfill their plans for growth. In this article, the Corporate team of Greenaway Scott outline what private equity is...
Further guidance on the future of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was released on Friday, 12th June 2020 which provides more detail on the ‘flexible furlough’ scheme that was announced at
Craig Blackmore, Director of Verde Corporate finance (part of the GS Verde Group) shares his thoughts on if valuation of businesses will be affected by Coronavirus.
The legal professionals at Greenaway Scott have created a range of advice articles that have been made available to the public. Their aim is to support businesses through this period of uncertainty.
As you may be aware, the government announced in early May that the CJRS would be extended until the end of July and on a reduced level until October 2020.
In this article, Leanne Thomas discusses the key considerations for a successful Management Buyout (MBO). The view points of both those selling and buying a business are explored.
Director, Leanne Thomas, looks at the current market conditions and if it would help or hinder an MBO (Management Buyout).
The Government has announcement that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of June.
The Greenaway Scott commercial team discusses the steps you can take now to prepare your business for life after lockdown.
Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs have announced that it has implemented temporary changes in the way that it deals with the payment of stamp duty on the transfer of shares due to the ongoing Covid-1
Nigel Greenaway, gives his views on the current state of the deals market and the impact that COVID-19 may have on M&A activity.
With the furlough scheme recently being extended to the end of June, it has given employers that have furloughed some (or all) of their workforce more time to consider their next steps.
The outbreak of COVID 19 has led to the recommendation that people should work from home if they are able.
Selena Baker, Associate Director of Greenaway Scott, summarises what we now know about Furlough leave and what has changed.
Do you want to find out what financial and legal support you can receive for your business?
Starting a business requires extensive time, effort and dedication. GS Verde Group offers expert advice to those looking to startup a new business.
Ceris Clift of the Property team at law firm Greenaway Scott, looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the UK property market, and reflects on what has already happened, plus what is yet to come.
Selena Baker, Associate Director of Greenaway Scott, summarises how employment law is being updated and needs to be enacted despite the current situation.
COVID-19 is effecting global supply chains and having an impact on all aspects of international trade. Lorna Bolton of Greenaway Scott, shares some practical considerations for businesses to consider.
Corporate governance obligations are changing as the current COVID-19 pandemic develops. Liz Haberfield, Associate Director at lawfirm Greenaway Scott, provides an update on the new guidance.
Throughout the life of a company, its financial and legal structure will be reviewed and adapted to the needs of the business.
There have been recent media reports that a senior (allegedly very well paid) employee was suspended from his workplace for allegedly stealing a sandwich from the staff canteen.
A trust is a legal relationship where one party (the settlor), through a second party (the trustee) holds the right to manage the settlor’s assets or property for the benefit of a third party (the ben
Many of our clients have spoken to us about what they should be doing and measures they should take in relation to their employees following the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
In short, no. It may surprise many employers to know that HR advice from external providers/consultants does not fall under legal privilege – even if they have provided legal advice.
Intellectual property rights will allow you to protect the brand that you have developed for your business, inventions that you or your business creates and the goodwill that your business has generat
A share for share exchange is a method used by shareholders of a company to sellpart of the business or to undertake a restructure of the company. Through a share exchange, the shareholders of the com
Articles of Association, act as a guide or ‘rule-book’ which outline how a company is run. The Articles provide a contract between the company itself and the shareholders, outlining their capacity and
Although the festive period is generally a joyous time, it can cause a number of HR issues due to a number of factors, including employee exhaustion and stress towards the end of the year, staffing is
Greenaway Scott have previously reported upon the upon the key differences between warranties and indemnities and their uses.
A trademark (or trade mark) is the ‘badge’ of a business. They enable customers or clients to differentiate and distinguish goods or services from different traders in the market place.
The end of an employment relationship can be stressful for both employee and employer. This stress can become two-fold if it is found that the former employee has breached their restrictive covenants
For step-by-step guidance on managing sickness absence during disciplinary proceedings, contact Greenaway Scott’s employment team.
Companies enter into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for a variety of reasons, which includes discussions with the intention of collaborating in the future. Regardless of the reason for entering into
This blog is the continuation of the previous published blog where we analysed the most common assets transferred during an asset acquisition, the transfer process, and the warranties that a buyer sho
An asset acquisition differs from a share acquisition as the buyer agrees to purchase a collection of assets from the seller.
In the current political climate, many tenants are revisiting their leases and trying to see whether they are able to exit a property in light of the uncertainty.
The statutory defence to a discrimination claim is known as the ‘reasonable steps’ defence. To successfully claim this defence you (as the employer) must prove and demonstrate that you took all reason
Distribution agreements are not protected under UK legislation in the same way as agency agreements are protected under the UK Commercial Agents Regulations 1993.
Previously the corporate team looked at Vald. Nielsen Holding A/S and another v Baldorino and others [2019] EWHC 1926, in which it was decided that directors owe fiduciary duties to their shareholders
Yes, in exceptional circumstances. In this article our corporate team look at the implications of the recent case of Vald Nielsen Holding A/S v Baldorino [2019] EWHC 1926 (Comm).
A dilapidations payment is usually required at the end of the lease to cover any breaches of the tenant’s covenants relating to the physical state of the premises.
There are numerous circumstances when you may want to share confidential information with another party, and will be necessary to put in place protection for the disclosure of the information.
This article seeks to explore equity finance in greater depth allowing you, the business owner, to decide upon whether raising equity finance is suitable for your business.
This article is the follow on article from the Part 1: Raising Finance overview article
When drafting a business-to-business contract, both parties will want to ensure that liability is limited which can be done through exclusion clauses.
Many employees would consider that messages sent on social media sites or messaging sites, such as WhatsApp, would be safe from ever being scrutinised by their employer, let alone the court.
This article is the first part of a series on raising finance. This article seeks to set out in brief how to facilitate the growth of your business and take it to the next stage.
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for Best Legal Team at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2019!
A Joint Venture (JV) is the forming of a commercial relationship between two or more parties.
As Mental Health Awareness week falls upon us, Greenaway Scott takes a look at why mental health is important.
Greenaway Scott provide some insight into ‘Contracting out’.
A retention of title clause is inserted into a supply contract to ensure a supplier retains ownership of the goods after delivery.
Yes, in certain circumstances. In this article our employment team look at the implications of the recent case of Antuzis –v- DJ Houghton Catching Services Limited.
Unlike other forms of investment which often have a debt element, an investment via an Advanced Subscription Agreement (ASA) is a purely equity investment.
Many start-ups are run from the back bedroom or office of an entrepreneurs home, however as the business starts to grow it is never too long before a commercial premises is needed.
If you are thinking of acquiring a business, it is worth bearing in mind the different legal structures which are available to you in order to select an option which best fits your circumstances.
EMI schemes can be a major attraction for a company as they can both encourage and motivate employees, but there are various factors to consider before putting such a scheme in place.
A shareholders’ agreement is a contract between the shareholders of a company, which governs their relationship with each of the shareholders and the company.
It was a great experience to have the team at Greenaway Scott act on my behalf. I found them to be commercially minded, professional and committed to achieving the end result. I would be very pleased to recommend them.
Dean Stewart, Pinnacle
Working with Greenaway Scott has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They are one of the most professional organisations I’ve ever worked with, and could not recommend them highly enough.
Phil Stephens, Socket Store Limited
We recently hired Greenaway Scott to handle our purchase of Arun Electronics Ltd. Our experience of the team led by Leanne Thomas was wholly positive with the process being handled professionally and sensitively. Leanne’s team were aware of the potential pitfalls, kept me informed and were thorough and diligent, leaving no stone unturned and dealt competently and considerately with negotiations. It was easy to contact the team and ‘nothing was too much trouble’. The fee was fixed at the start and there were no ‘nasty surprises’ at the end.
Tim Wegener, MD, Knight Fire & Security Products Ltd
It was an absolute pleasure to have the team at Greenaway Scott acting on my behalf. Nothing was ever too much trouble and the whole experience was fantastic due to their conscientious and professional approach at all times. I would recommend them in a heartbeat
Richard Jones, Paramount Office Interiors Limited
We have been using Greenaway Scott as our legal counsel for over a year now, and have found them to be incredibly useful. They have helped us with our shareholder’s agreement over 2 investment rounds now, and with everything else – from employee contracts to our platform terms and conditions. They’re always on hand to answer any legal questions that I might have, and have gone above and beyond to deliver for us, time and time again.
Richard Wooley CEO, Paperclip App Limited
Greenaway Scott provides a strong service across a range of corporate and commercial matters. The firm is particularly noted for work at the nexus of corporate and intellectual property and is therefore a solid choice for venture capital work.
Legal 500
We’ve been working with Greenaway Scott now for several years to assist with a variety of challenges across multiple sectors within our group. Their commercial approach, technical ability and drive to deliver second to none, we have been nothing short of impressed with every case handled by the team at Greenaway Scott and would highly recommend them in all legal aspects.
Jac Bowen, Marketing Manager, Trade Centre Wales
Our first experience of using GS was in connection with the buy-out of the business from our holding company. We were really impressed with the way in which this was handled and have been a broad range client ever since!
Rob Jenkins, Finance Director, Integra Business Solutions Ltd
We are a national company dealing with large numbers of new clients on a weekly basis. The team at Greenaway Scott have been invaluable in advising us on contract law and the commercial implications thereof. We have found them reactive, professional and competent in every case. Greenaway have become a vital part of our team here at Santia.
Eddie Deverill, Santia Asbestos Management Limited
I enjoy working with the team at Greenaway Scott; I’ve received excellent legal advice and I am always impressed with the speed at which they respond to my requests.
Dr. Matthew Lakelin, Chief Scientific Officer, TrakCel
