By Christopher Hooley, Partner

Normally, if a director dies, then the surviving directors run the company. But what happens if the company is operated by a sole director?

Many SMEs are run by a sole director, who is also the sole shareholder. When the sole director/shareholder dies, not only does the family have to deal with the emotion and stress of the death, but also the complications of having to try to run a business where no one has authority to take charge.

By Adam Hugill, Solicitor

We are often consulted by individuals who complain that their employer has not paid wages that are due and owing. Such non-payment puts a considerable financial burden on the individual and their family.