Hall Ellis Solicitors

08/03/2019

What if there’s no termination clause in your contract? Don’t be fooled.
Read our blog post on breaches of contract to make sure you know what you have signed up for.
https://hallellis.co.uk/blog/breach-contract-business-agreements/

19/02/2019

Some guarantees will have loopholes, others won’t. This doesn’t, however, mean that those without can’t be challenged. To find out some of the more common ways guarantees are challenged, read our blog on the loopholes surrounding them:
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15/02/2019

An indemnity is special type of warranty, and when they bite, they can really hurt. People who know what these mean don’t let them fly by in contract reviews - but what do they mean to you?
https://buff.ly/2VFb3AU

01/02/2019

Different industries establish their own trade practices or usage of contract terms. What has become and established custom in one industry may be unheard of in others. Usages of these terms take on their own meaning and may be followed throughout the market - or they may not. It’s important to know what this means for your business.
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01/02/2019

When you have a breach of condition, the contract can be terminated - the gravity or seriousness of the breach and/or the consequences is irrelevant. That’s not the case, however, with warranties. Read more here:

What is a breach of contract, and what are the consequences & remedies? Know when you have a repudiatory breach, affirmation or damages claim

25/01/2019

Guarantees are a promise by a person who is not responsible for performance of the contract, and receive no benefit from the contract. Find out what makes guarantees so special here:

How do you get out of a personal guarantee? The loopholes can be tough to find. Defences and behaviour of creditors are factors

24/01/2019

It’s a good policy to assume that if a right does not appear which allows you to terminate the contract, that you cannot terminate it. This isn’t actually legally correct - just slightly more difficult and risky. For more on termination rights, and how they can benefit your contract, read our blog on contract reviews.

Guard against sacrificing your business to a bad contract. Tips and hints to review contract termination for breach, liability and risk

23/01/2019

There are a whole host of reasons why a term won’t be implied. The most common stumbling block is the necessity test, but it’s not the only one to watch out for. Check out our blog on implied terms to find out more.

Implied terms can change the legal effect and obligations in business contracts. When will they be implied? What happens to the contract?

22/01/2019

The most common forms of breaches of contracts are defective, delayed or complete non-performance. For more information on these types of breaches, read our blog on breach of contracts.

What is a breach of contract, and what are the consequences & remedies? Know when you have a repudiatory breach, affirmation or damages claim

21/01/2019

Guarantees have a number of formal requirements that will ensure beyond doubt that it is a guarantee. It must be evidenced in writing, satisfactory to the requirements of any other contract, signed and established secondary liability. For more on guarantees, see our blog post on the loopholes surrounding guarantees.

How do you get out of a personal guarantee? The loopholes can be tough to find. Defences and behaviour of creditors are factors

18/01/2019

Reading contracts can sometimes feel like reading instructions for how to assemble flat pack furniture. Often, it may take a few attempts to figure out, but once you get started, it’s a lot easier to navigate. The problem is, where do you start?

Guard against sacrificing your business to a bad contract. Tips and hints to review contract termination for breach, liability and risk

16/01/2019

Guarantees and personal guarantees are important - and serious - commercial documents. After you sign one, it can be difficult to get out of. For more information, check out our blog post regarding guarantee loopholes:

How do you get out of a personal guarantee? The loopholes can be tough to find. Defences and behaviour of creditors are factors