Insights
Guidance on the documents clients are asked to sign.
A short list of articles that answer questions clients actually ask. It will grow slowly, because there is no value in writing filler.
Independent legal advice
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
Occupier consent explained: what a deed of consent actually does
What an occupier's deed of consent postpones in law, why lenders require it from adults who are not party to the mortgage, and why independent advice is needed before signing.
Companies House
23 September 2026 · 3 min read
Companies House identity verification: the transition period is closing
The window for existing directors and people with significant control to verify their identity with Companies House opened in November 2025 and closes a year later. What the deadline requires, and what happens if it passes unmet.
Independent legal advice
12 August 2026 · 3 min read
What happens in an independent legal advice appointment
What an ILA appointment actually involves, why the meeting is held without the other party, and what you need to have ready beforehand.
Personal guarantees
12 August 2026 · 3 min read
Personal guarantees: what directors should understand before signing
What a director's personal guarantee actually commits you to, the clauses that catch people out, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Contracts
12 August 2026 · 3 min read
Contract review or contract drafting: which do you need?
How to tell whether you need an agreement reviewed or a new one drafted, and why amending a badly drafted contract is often more expensive than replacing it.
Companies House
12 August 2026 · 2 min read
Companies House identity verification: the authorised agent route
How identity verification through an authorised corporate service provider differs from verifying directly with Companies House, and which route suits which circumstances.
These articles are general information. They are not advice on your matter and cannot take account of your circumstances.