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Privacy Policy 101: What you need to know (and how to stay compliant)
In the digital age, data privacy is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. A key element of any ...
What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriage?
In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil ...
Herrington Carmichael Advise Futura Financial Services on a c£15M Re-finance with Shawbrook Bank
Herrington Carmichael’s Banking & Finance team, led by Managing Partner, Yavan Brar, has advised a consolidator of financial advisory businesses, ...
Commercial Tenancy – Extending or Ending a Lease at the end of the Term
There are three main ways in which a business can occupy a property: Tenancy protected by the Landlord and Tenant ...
Occupation After Lease Expiry: Rights, Risks and Practical Steps for Landlords and Tenants
When a commercial lease or licence reaches the end of its fixed term, what happens next depends on the type ...
Understanding Commercial Property Occupation: Leases, Contracted-Out Tenancies and Licences
If you are a Landlord or Tenant of commercial premises, it's important to understand the different ways a business can ...
Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’
A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where ...
The implication of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 on Inheritance, 20 years on…
The Gender Recognition Act 2004, which came into effect 4 April 2005, was a monumental piece of legislation for transgender ...
Think your Title Plan Defines your Boundary? Think Again
When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you’ll receive is the Land Registry title plan. Many property owners ...
The 2019 Hague Convention: why England should be the international dispute forum of choice for business-to-business contracts
The 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the HJC) enters ...
Capacity in Private Wealth and Inheritance Law—The Critical Role of Lasting Powers of Attorney
When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity. Capacity determines ...
Business Tenancies in the Spotlight: The 1954 Act Under Review
On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant ...
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Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.