International & Cross-border
Signing a contract with a company abroad
Which law applies, where disputes go, who you are really dealing with and how you get paid: the questions to settle before signing across borders.
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General guidance on the questions clients ask us most, from contracts and company structure to employment and expanding into a new country.
Personal & FamilyWhy a power of attorney matters before you need it
A power of attorney lets someone you trust act for you if you cannot. It usually has to be made while you are well, which is why timing matters.
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IP & TechnologyWho owns the work a freelancer makes for you?
Paying for a logo, website or code does not necessarily mean you own it. How ownership works, and how to put it in writing before the work starts.
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Employment & WorkforceWhat goes in an offer letter
An offer letter turns a good interview into a hire. What to include, which conditions to state clearly, and which promises to leave out.
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Property & Real EstateRepairs and deposits: what your lease really says
Who fixes the boiler, what can come out of the deposit, and the evidence that settles most disagreements between landlords and tenants.
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Contract Review & AnalysisThe contract clauses that hurt later
Automatic renewal, liability caps, termination and indemnities rarely matter on signing day. They matter when something changes. What to read first.
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Business & CorporateWhat a partnership agreement should settle before the money arrives
Ownership, decisions, money and exits are easy to agree while everyone is optimistic, and much harder once customers and cash arrive.
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International & Cross-borderHiring someone in another country
Remote hiring is easy to start and harder to get right. Whose rules apply, the main ways to engage someone abroad, and the questions to ask first.
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Personal & FamilyWhat a will does not cover
Beneficiary forms, jointly owned property, digital accounts and property abroad can sit outside a will. How to make sure nothing important is missed.
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IP & TechnologyProtecting a name before you launch
A company name or a domain is not a brand right. How to check a name, choose one that can be protected, and avoid a rebrand after launch.
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Contract Review & AnalysisWhat to know before signing an NDA
NDAs look routine, but what counts as confidential and how long the promise lasts vary widely. Here is what to read closely before you sign.
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Property & Real EstateGiving or selling property to a family member
Passing a home to a child or relative is often generous and sensible, but the mortgage, tax, co-owners and family fairness all need thought first.
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Employment & WorkforceContractor or employee? Why the label is not enough
How the work is actually done usually decides whether someone is a contractor or an employee. The themes most tests look at, and why it matters.
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Business & CorporateChoosing a business structure: a general overview
Sole trader, partnership, LLC or corporation: the structure you pick shapes your liability, your tax position and how easily you can raise money later.
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