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.

Do-It-Yourself Business Contracts – Should You Do It?

Contracts are fundamental to the operations of a business and set out the reciprocal promises made between parties to a commercial transaction. It is virtually impossible to do business without some type of a business contract. Over time, your business needs are...

What to Know When Buying An Existing Business

If you are thinking about a new venture, expanding an existing business or entering a new market, one option you might consider is to buy an established business. There are advantages and disadvantages when buying an existing business compared with starting your own....

What Happens If Executors of a Will Disagree

When someone dies, their assets are usually distributed according to their will. The person responsible for managing and distributing these assets is the “executor” of the deceased estate. In some cases, a will appoints more than one person to act as executor, and...