Dana Ewans
Corporate Legal Advisor, Jordans Corporate Law Limited
From Monday 8 April 2019 we’ll have a new nameAs part of our rebrand from Jordans to Vistra our website and online services will be unavailable from 3.30pm on Friday 5 April until 8:00am on Monday 8 April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. On Monday 8 April, we will be changing our name to Vistra, moving to vistra.com and also launching a new client portal for our online services such as UK Company Formations. So say ‘hello’ to Vistra. Our changes explained – read more here |
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Corporate adviceOur specialist corporate team are on hand to provide advice, guidance and training on all aspects of corporate law to keep you the right side of the regulations and allow you to get on with your business. |
Mergers, acquisitions and disposalsThis will probably be one of the most important developments for any business. Management buyout, an acquisition or the purchase of a business |
ReorganisationsWe can implement your requirements in an efficient and cost effective manner using clear checklists and action plans, providing the relevant advice and legal documentation. |
Joint venturesJoint ventures are arrangements joining two or more parties together for the purpose of executing a particular business project. |
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Business terms & contractsYour business is likely to deal frequently with customers for the provision of similar goods or services. If so, you should be engaging with your customers on standard terms or using standard contracts. |
Bespoke contract preparationOur experience of working on a multitude of commercial transactions means we can both structure your deal as well as prepare a bespoke contract appropriate to your transaction. |
Contract review and adviceIt is very easy to get caught out by an onerous provision in the small print. We have developed a number of different ways to review your contracts. These range from a detailed review to a quick sense check. |
Your external internal lawyerRather than engaging a lawyer on a job by job basis, there is an alternative - We can act just like your own in-house lawyer. |
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Staff HandbooksAn up-to-date, accessible staff handbook is vital so that your employees know what's expected of them, what their rights are and where to turn with any concerns and you have the comfort of knowing there's a procedure in place to deal with issues as they arise. |
Employment ContractsIf as a company you want to control the way in which staff holidays and absence, performance management etc. are dealt with, then you should provide and agree your own employment contract with your staff, rather than relying on the default legal position. |
Employee exit proceduresWhen disciplining or dismissing an employee you need the reassurance that the steps being taken are un-biased and justifiable whatever the outcome. It's easier and less stressful with proper procedures that are implemented correctly and fairly - and you are less likely to face tribunal claims for unfair treatment. |
Bespoke Employment law supportTap into a bespoke package of employment law support and advice that suits your company, regardless of size, sector or employee numbers - whether you just need an occasional sounding board for an existing HR function or more comprehensive support on an ongoing basis. |
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General Data Protection RegulationThe General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR is new data protection law that comes into force on 25th May 2018. It applies not only to the UK but also right across the EU. |
Data protection complianceBarely a month goes by without a press report of another high-profile breach of the Data Protection Act. |
Competition lawCompetition law essentially prohibits arrangements that have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction or distortion of competition. |
Directors' dutiesOur bespoke training sessions focus on the essential duties of company directors and their legal and regulatory responsibilities. |
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Company secretarial supportStatutory compliance needn't be a headache. With our company secretarial support service, you can get on with with your business, confident your Companies House obligations are being taken care of. |
Board meeting supportSupport for your board and committee meetings. Our corporate governance experts can provide regular support in preparing for, attending and following up board and committee meetings. |
Corporate governance reviewsA thorough review of your company's corporate policies, procedures, terms of reference and other governance systems, followed up by in-depth recommendations and advice on best practice. |
Listed company supportCompliance support for companies listed on the main market as well as those in the AIM and small cap sectors. We provide support solutions that are appropriate to each company's individual requirements. |
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Bespoke trainingFace-to-face or web-based tailored training to ensure your executives and key employees understand their legal obligations as they relate to your business. |
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