Auto-sync causes IP infringement IP CASE UPDATE: WEiSS TECHNIK UK LTD v DAVIES [2022] In the case of WEISS TECHNIK UK LTD v DAVIES [2022] EWHC 2773 (Ch), the Court held that four former employees and a company set up by one of them, had breached their contractual and...
Commercial Landlords: Tenants Insolvency How does insolvency of a corporate tenant with rent arrears affect a Landlord All of the government emergency legislation for COVID that was designed to prevent commercial tenants being wound up or leases forfeited because of...
Directors’ Duties – The Creditor Duty The creditor duty refers to the duty of directors to consider and give appropriate weighting to the interests of creditors during the event that the company is approaching insolvency, or when the directors ought to...
Q&A: Introduction to trade marks Introduction to trade marks – what are they, should I register my brand and will it meet the criteria? One of the key ways a business can protect its brand is by registering it as a trade mark.  In this Q&A we answer some key...
An introduction to ESG and your organisation In 2023, organisations are increasingly devoting resources to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies so that they can make a positive impact not just on the environment and society but on their...
Commercial contracts in 2023 and beyond Q&A Q&A on commercial contracts in 2023 and beyond: businesses are looking further than their ESG initiatives to achieve net zero. This article answers some frequently asked questions. With the current climate change...
Delays in construction works due to adverse weather We are fast approaching the end of 2022 and the spirit of Christmas is building up as the shops are stocking up on Christmas trees, decorations, gifts, food and wines. While some are excitedly looking forward...
Real Estate: The property market in 2023Â For many of us, Christmas is a much needed chance to pause for breath, to enjoy precious time with family and friends and to reflect on the year that has gone by. It heralds an opportunity to step back from the daily pressures...
Construction Disputes – Christmas Ambush In the run up to Christmas, most of us think food, tinsel and Christmas songs. For the lucky ones, your mind might be on the closure of your office given that many industries shut down during the Christmas period, if only...
VAT, Commercial Property and the Option to Tax The default position is that commercial properties are exempt from VAT. This means that the purchase or leasing of the property would not attract VAT on the purchase price or rent. However, it is not as simple as that...
