Jeremy Redfern

News and media

• News
  • Should I agree to an earn out when selling my business?
    Posted on January 12, 2023
    When you come to sell your business there will probably be a difference between the price that you think your business is worth and the amount that a buyer wishes to pay you. A possible middle ground is to negotiate an ‘earn out’ which is a structure whereby on the sale of a company you receive an initial amount, and then further sums will be paid dependent on the performance of the business following the sale.
    Read more...
  • Buying shares in a business – what to look out for
    Posted on December 6, 2022
    Investment in another business may be part of your business growth strategy, especially if you operate in the same market or supply chain. Acquiring a slice of the pie through the purchase of shares is one way to secure such an investment and may seem attractive and beneficial. Whether you are contemplating a partial investment or an outright purchase of a business, similar considerations apply.
    Read more...
  • Pitfalls to avoid when commissioning bespoke software
    Posted on November 4, 2022
    If you want software that is unique to your business, and which is specifically designed to meet your operational needs, then the commissioning of a bespoke solution is almost certainly the way to go. However, to ensure that your vision marries up to what is delivered and that you have a plan in place for dealing with any unexpected problems, it is vital that before beginning work on the development process you get a professionally drafted software contract in place.
    Read more...
  • Renewing or extending your commercial lease
    Posted on March 16, 2022
    When a commercial lease is due to end, both landlord and tenant will consider their business plans to decide whether they want to put a new or extended lease in place. Many business tenants have an automatic statutory right to ask for a new lease when their existing one ends, and if the landlord and tenant cannot agree on the terms, they can go to court to get the dispute settled. This does not apply to all commercial leases though and, even where it does, it often suits both landlord and tenant to agree terms for a new lease, especially if they want a short-term arrangement.
    Read more...
  • Ecommerce refresher for retailers trading online in the UK
    Posted on July 8, 2021
    Ecommerce is a fast-moving medium for retailers and, whether you have an established online presence or are just starting out, a periodic review of changes in the law and trading regulations can help ensure your business runs smoothly.
    Read more...
• Blog
  • Inspirational or Infringement?
    Michael Skidmore, etc v Led Zeppelin
    Posted on June 30, 2016
    Read more...