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AFFORD Business Club legal clinics with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Following on from the success of the ABC Legal Seminar on Thursday 20th September , AFFORD Business Club are offering members access to an exclusive series of Legal Clinics with experienced lawyers from an internationally-renowned law firm, Morrison and Foerster LLP.

The Clinics will be an opportunity to have a one-to-one consultation with a specialist lawyer in your area of work, who will provide pro-bono advice and guidance on any legal concerns or queries you may have. This could cover any of the following topic areas:

  • Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
  • Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
  • Essentials of relevant employment law
  • Tax considerations for entrepreneurs
  • Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution
  • Intellectual Property
  • International trade: Import and Export

The dates of these clinics are as follows:

  • Thursday 22nd November 2018
  • Thursday 6th December 2018

If you are interested in attending any of the legal clinics and would like to join AFFORD Business Club click here. 

ABC Legal Seminar with Morrison & Foerster LLP

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The AFFORD Business Club (ABC) has joined with Morrison & Foerster LLP, an international law firm, to provide a free event for businesses, charities and social enterprises to give you insight into what you need to know and do legally for your business.

Are you trying to figure out the best structure for your enterprise?

Is tax causing you confusion and frustration?

Are your contracts and agreements with staff and service providers really protecting you?

This seminar will look at these areas and more including:

• Types of business organisation, sole trader, partnership, company, charitable status
• Contracts, formation, effect and enforceability, standard terms and exclusion clauses
• Essentials of relevant employment law
• Tax considerations for entrepreneurs
• Avenues for conflict and dispute resolution
• Intellectual Property
• International trade: Import and Export

This free seminar is a vital session providing information on key legal areas of interest no matter what stage your organisation is at. It will help you identify areas of support that you didn’t know you needed!

This will also be an excellent opportunity for you to meet the team of lawyers who will be providing free one to one sessions for our ABC members. Come and find out about the other benefits and assistance you would receive if you became an AFFORD Business Club (ABC) member.

Whether you are a business, a charitable organisation or an entrepreneur, make sure you don’t miss out on this essential legal support opportunity!

The deadline to register is Tuesday 18th September 2018, and please note seats are very limited for this event so please register early to avoid disappointment.

To register for free please click on the link here. 

If you have any questions please contact katharine@afford-uk.org