Due Diligence on Franchise

In this video, Commercial Lawyer Steven Pynt explains why you should carry out financial and legal due diligence prior to entering into a franchise.

Heads of Agreement – key terms and considerations

A “Heads of Agreement” is one of those legal terms that you may come across for the first time and find yourself doing a quick Google search of. To make things more confusing, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with terms such as “Letters of Intent” or...

The Importance of Estate Planning Before Capacity is an Issue

We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...

Buying a business? Some handy hints…

So you have found a business and you have your heart set on buying it. Congratulations, that’s great news! However, before you rush off to purchase the business you need to be aware of some important steps to consider. Step 1 – Is this business right for you? Not...