This article outlines some of the fundamental legal considerations which should be considered by businesses looking to expand into the English and Welsh market. These include the key features of the English legal system, employment law, how to incorporate an English subsidiary, the core responsibilities of directors of English companies, and the rules regarding engaging an intermediary such as a distributor, agent or franchisee.

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