Insulating Construction Contracts from Insolvent Contractors
July 16, 2024The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
Renters Reform Bill – Update following the General Election
July 10, 2024Following the dissolution of Parliament on the 30 May 2024, the Renters Reform Bill has an uncertain future. The Bill…
Overcoming Landlord Silence: The Vesting Order Approach
May 10, 2024In the realm of property ownership, the concept of an absentee freeholder can present a unique set of challenges for…
Navigating the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: How Businesses can Prepare
May 1, 2024On the 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’).
Recovery of arrears & breaches of a commercial lease
April 10, 2024Tax is a key factor when deciding how to sell an asset, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates can make…
Separating from a partner you live with
February 16, 2024The law surrounding cohabitating partners is a minefield and the unfortunate reality is that when such relationships break down, disputes…
Derivative claims – a means for minority shareholders to fight back
January 29, 2024The laws of England & Wales consider private limited companies to have their own legal personality separate from that of…
Barclays Bank UK v Terry and the previously hypothetical “bifurcated process”
January 15, 2024A recent High Court decision in favour of Barclays Bank has sparked intrigue in the field of representative actions.
When can a Will be Challenged?
November 28, 2023Families are complicated affairs and unfortunately the death of a loved one can expose the cracks in inter-family relations.
Jack Daniel’s loses trademark dispute against Scottish comedians
November 17, 2023The well known Tennessee whiskey business, Jack Daniel’s, failed in its attempt to oppose a UK trade mark application...