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January 21, 2025

Planning Ahead: Protecting Your Daughter’s Home After You’re Gone

Rachel Waller, Contentious Wills and Probate Partner at Excello Law, responds to a reader’s question in This is Money: Reader’s …

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August 13, 2024

Understanding “Backdooring” in Recruitment – Barney Laurence

Barney Laurence is a specialist uk litigation solicitor with expertise  in the area of restrictive covenants in employment contracts. In …

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June 26, 2023

High Court Ruling on Right of Way Dispute

In resolving right of way disputes, judges’ first port of call is to the precise wording of relevant property deeds, …

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June 26, 2023

Tribunal Ruling on Restrictive Covenants and Holiday Lets

The case concerned a house in a leafy cul-de-sac in one of Cornwall’s most popular seaside locations. Its owner wished …

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June 26, 2023

The Importance of Correct Answers on Property Information Forms

A woman bought a leasehold flat from a property development company which had recently refurbished it. Prior to the sale, …

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June 26, 2023

Court of Appeal Ruling on When a Binding Contract Exists

In the context of a commercial property dispute concerning the proposed erection of an anaerobic digestion plant, the Court of …

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April 24, 2023

Brexit and arts subsidies, Israel, economic crime and the Pioneer programme

Brexit, arts subsidies and the English National Opera On 27th March 2023, the UK’s Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) announced that …

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April 19, 2023

Disproportionate dispute over the width of a right of way

A landowner asserted that his neighbours’ right of way over a track that crossed his land was limited to a …

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April 19, 2023

High Court case on diminution in value of leaseholder’s flat

When the use of commercial premises beneath a leaseholder’s flat was changed from an estate agency to a bar / …

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April 19, 2023

Court of Appeal ruling on Japanese knotweed

Landowners should sit up and take notice of the Court of Appeal’s ground-breaking decision to award compensation to a property …

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April 19, 2023

Data protection reform: five things you need to know

On 17 April, the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill had its second reading in the House of …

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April 11, 2023

Why more must be done to support menopause in the workplace

Helen Tomlinson’s appointment as the government’s first Menopause Employment Champion signals that this once-hidden but hugely important medical issue is at last being …

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April 6, 2023

Flexible working: a necessary step in ensuring a diverse & productive workforce

Currently, workers must have been employed for 26 weeks before availing of the right to request flexible working. Employees may …

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April 6, 2023

Why are so many businesses struggling to stay afloat?

Corporate insolvencies increased by almost a fifth in England and Wales in the year to February 2023, according to data …

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March 6, 2023

Brexit and digital assets, ChatGPT, Denmark and the Windsor Framework

Brexit and Digital Assets On 10th January 2023, UNIDROIT, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, announced a …

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February 26, 2023

Tribunal refuses application to discharge restrictive covenant because of practical benefits

The case concerned a proposal to demolish four suburban houses and replace them with a block of 33 flats, standing …

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February 26, 2023

High Court awards compensation for damage caused by wayleave contractors

Farmers are often required to give contractors access to their fields so that they can work on utilities pipes or …

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February 26, 2023

“Pay now, argue later” ruling on certification clause for commercial service charges

Many commercial leases appear to confer on landlords a wide and unilateral power to calculate and demand payment of service …

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February 26, 2023

Supreme Court ruling on what constitutes a nuisance

Mere overlooking by one property over another may not amount to a legal nuisance – but the Supreme Court has …

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February 5, 2023

Court of Appeal ruling on email signatures

It is a longstanding rule of law that dispositions of beneficial interests in land must be made in writing and …

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February 5, 2023

Landlord only partly successful on recovery of costs of waking watch

Tenants are only obliged to pay service charges that have been reasonably incurred. That principle was the focus of a …

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February 5, 2023

Commercial leases, partnerships and the recovery of VAT on rent

In an important case for commercial landlords and professional partnerships, the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) has ruled that a law firm …

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February 5, 2023

Court rules on oversailing advertising hoardings

A local authority was entitled to require removal of three advertising hoardings that protruded a few centimetres over a pavement. …

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February 5, 2023

Brexit and Paul Cezanne, France and EU Law

Brexit and Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) At the beginning of 2023 one of the premier art exhibitions in London was the …

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January 18, 2023

Dyslexia tribunal sparks discussion on how to support neurodivergent employees

The British Dyslexia Association estimates between 10% to 15% of the UK population has either dyslexia or another learning difficulty. …

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January 9, 2023

FTX’s collapse calls for stronger governance within crypto firms

The dramatic collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has shaken the cryptocurrency markets and raised serious …

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January 3, 2023

Navigating sexual harassment claims in the MeToo era

It is an unfortunate reality that workplace Christmas parties are often followed by a stark rise in sexual harassment issues …

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November 20, 2022

Upper Tribunal ruling on recovering legal costs through the service charge

Landlords often fight legal battles for what they perceive to be the benefit of their tenants – but can the …

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November 20, 2022

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Act 2022

A few years ago the Scottish Parliament passed legislation introducing widespread reforms to residential lettings in Scotland. Its provisions are …

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November 20, 2022

High Court decision on nuisance caused by fish & chips

The question of whether a use of land amounts to an actionable nuisance very much depends on the character of …

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November 20, 2022

Court of Appeal rules on validity of notice to quit

Companies have their own legal personalities, distinct from their owners. That basic principle of law could hardly be more important …

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November 8, 2022

To fine or not to fine? The curious case of the missing £10m

On 30 June 2022, after six months in post, the UK’s new Information Commissioner John Edwards published an open letter …

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November 1, 2022

What happens when you audit the auditors?

Root and branch reform of the UK’s audit and corporate governance regime is widely recognised as being long overdue. Such …

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November 1, 2022

Brexit and India, Retained EU Law and the Digital Services Act

Brexit and India On 18th October 2022, City AM published an article entitled “No Brexit karma in Delhi: Whisky and …

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November 1, 2022

How Harpur Trust v Brazel will affect holiday pay

Paid holiday is a fundamental and long-established feature of UK employment contracts. But the question of how employers calculate holiday …

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October 20, 2022

Former tenant of historic hotel ordered to pay £600,000 for dilapidations

Tenants of commercial premises are often subject to rigorous repair obligations and are required to hand them back at the …

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October 20, 2022

Upper Tribunal decision on modifying a use restriction in a commercial lease

Almost all commercial leases are subject to covenants restricting the use to which the premises can be put. However, as …

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October 20, 2022

Upper Tribunal rules on property guardians and HMOs

It is increasingly commonplace for owners of vacant commercial buildings to permit their occupation by so-called ‘property guardians’ with a …

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October 20, 2022

High Court rules on tenant’s liability after restructuring by assignee

Commercial tenants who assign their leases may feel that they have washed their hands of the matter and are at …

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October 3, 2022

Brexit & China, supply chain resilience & the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022

Brexit and China (excluding Hong Kong) On 9th September 2022, in an article captioned “Chinese firms shun the US for …

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August 30, 2022

Is the growing number of working mums a cause for celebration or concern?

Working mothers are a resilient group, accustomed to juggling work responsibilities and family time with aplomb. Such was the conclusion …

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August 1, 2022

Brexit and Cyprus, artificial intelligence and the Horizon Europe alternative

On 14th January 2021, shortly after the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020,  the UK High …

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July 26, 2022

Developer wins compensation for lost profits

Your neighbours owe you a duty of care and, if they cause a nuisance that results in you suffering financial …

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July 26, 2022

High Court rules on status of an agreement between two parties

The difference between a binding contract and an agreement in principle, subject to further negotiation, could hardly be more important. …

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July 26, 2022

High Court rules on validity of notice to quit

Most people are aware that companies have legal identities separate from the individuals who control them. The application of that …

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July 26, 2022

Court of Appeal decision on rogue residential landlord

Residential landlords sadly often focus on collecting rent and take a laissez-faire attitude to the condition of their properties. However, …

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June 28, 2022

White Paper proposes biggest changes to legislation on residential lettings for 30 years

On 16 June 2022, the Government introduced a White Paper called “A Fairer Rented Private Sector”. It proposes the biggest …

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June 21, 2022

Bringing employment tribunals into the modern age

The way Employment Tribunals record their proceedings may soon be modernised, with handwritten notes being replaced by digital recordings and …

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June 13, 2022

Why employers should think twice before forcing out older workers

When Anne Robinson recently left Countdown, the 77-year-old broadcaster quipped: “I’ve had a blast hosting this wonderful show and I stayed …

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June 9, 2022

Recent tribunal win is a stark reminder of the burden of proof in employment discrimination tribunals

A recent victory in an Employment Appeal Tribunal serves as a reminder to judges and employers of the requirement for …

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May 30, 2022

Taking children abroad after a separation – do you need permission?

This summer marks the first summer in over two years where we can travel abroad (almost) freely and we have …

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May 30, 2022

Maternity leave: Cost of living crisis highlights need for support

Many pregnant employees or new mothers will be worried about the rising cost of living and economic pressures that may …

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May 30, 2022

Brexit and Switzerland, the Queen’s speech and a UK Bill of Rights

On 28th April 2022, the UK and Swiss Governments issued a Joint Statement announcing their intention to negotiate an enhanced …

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May 23, 2022

Overdue audit and corporate governance reforms on the horizon

Just before the Queen’s Speech was delivered, rumours had been circulating that the long-awaited audit and corporate governance reforms had …

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May 23, 2022

First Tier Tribunal rules on restrictive covenant conferring benefits on objectors

A couple bought a field with the aim of constructing an equestrian training facility on it. Less than a year …

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May 23, 2022

Upper Tribunal rules on the registration of an Asset of Community Value

Registration of a property as an asset of community value (ACV) can be a serious, even fatal, stumbling block in …

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May 23, 2022

An extension is not an annoyance

Restrictive covenants that forbid property owners from causing annoyance, nuisance or disturbance to their neighbours commonly appear in title deeds …

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May 23, 2022

Court of Appeal rules on wife’s interest in family home

When deciding whether someone has a beneficial interest in a property, financial contributions to the purchase price, mortgage or other …

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May 17, 2022

Held to ransom: protecting your business from cyber attack

Tuckers had been hit by a ransomware attack that caused the encryption of almost one million files and the release …

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May 4, 2022

Brexit and Morocco, corporate re-domiciliation and UK’s Subsidy Control Act

Brexit and Morocco On 21st April 2022, The Times published a full-page advertisement from “Morocco Now”, the Moroccan Government Trade …

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April 26, 2022

High Court ruling on disclosure of defects in title to land

An important High Court ruling has underlined how sellers are under an overriding legal obligation to disclose defects in title …

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April 26, 2022

Upper Tribunal decides on hope value of constructing additional flats on top of an existing block

A relaxation of planning rules has presented landlords of residential blocks with the tempting opportunity to extend them skywards, creating …

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April 26, 2022

Telecoms provider succeeds in obtaining new agreement on mast situated in a national park

Private property rights sometimes have to take second place to the onward march of technology. The Court of Appeal powerfully …

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April 26, 2022

High Court rules on insurance cover for Covid enforced closures of restaurant premises

Numerous hospitality and other businesses suffered crushing losses when they were denied access to their commercial premises during COVID-19 lockdowns. …

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April 26, 2022

Employee Ownership Trusts and the entrepreneur

Which entrepreneur wouldn’t want to sell his or her company at full value, tax free? And even better, without having …

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April 13, 2022

Will traditional firms start losing out on top talent due to mental health concerns?

A survey carried out for the recent FT Innovative Lawyers Report  found that 90% of lawyers would refuse to work …

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April 6, 2022

‘No fault’ divorce – an effective means for co-parenting to flourish

After years of planning, ‘no fault’ divorce has finally become a reality in England and Wales. Thanks to the Divorce, …

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April 4, 2022

Brexit and Switzerland, the EU Digital Markets Act and the UK’s green energy subsidy scheme

Brexit and Switzerland The political and economic relationship between the UK and Switzerland, always strong, seems to have grown even …

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March 28, 2022

Empty office blocks, property guardians and houses in multiple occupation

Does an office block lived in temporarily by so-called ‘property guardians’ have to be licensed as a house in multiple …

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March 28, 2022

Landlord’s unreasonable behaviour thwarted £3 million flat sale

Residential tenants are commonly required to seek their landlord’s written consent before assigning their leases to others. However, as a …

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March 28, 2022

High Court rules on dispute mechanism in the Party Wall Act 1996

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides an invaluable and frequently used mechanism by which disputes between owners of adjoining …

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March 28, 2022

High Court considers the Access to Neighbouring Land Act for the first time

In a guideline case the High Court defined the circumstances in which a property owner can access his neighbour’s land …

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March 9, 2022

“Brexit Freedoms” bill, trading in South Korea and UK draft Economic Crime Bill

Brexit and the “Brexit Freedoms” Bill On 31st January 2022, which happens to be the second anniversary of the UK’s …

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February 23, 2022

What impact has the pandemic had on insolvencies?

According to recent figures, the number of UK insolvencies last year remained surprisingly low. The primary reason for this is …

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February 21, 2022

Can employers enforce a compulsory retirement age?

An employment tribunal recently ruled that asking older workers when they plan to retire can amount to age discrimination. The case reiterates …

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February 14, 2022

High Court rules on the true owner of a property

A bewildering array of corporate structures is all too commonly used to conceal the real ownership of property. However, as …

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February 14, 2022

Land adjoining the highway and occupiers’ liability – Court of Appeal ruling

To what extent, if any, do occupiers of land bordering highways owe a duty of care to road users? The …

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February 14, 2022

Landlord avoids rent repayment order on reasonable excuse grounds

Landlords who rent out houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) without a required licence are exposed to the double whammy of …

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February 14, 2022

Absentee tenant pays high price for failing to leave forwarding address

Absentee or non-resident tenants who do not leave their landlords with a forwarding address place themselves in acute legal danger. …

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February 3, 2022

Hina Belitz comments in the Financial Times on workplace cronyism

Corporate cronyism remains a significant problem in the modern workplace, despite equal opportunity initiatives, diversity protocols and organisational training. Hierarchies …

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January 31, 2022

National Security & Investment Act, palm oil and Albania

Brexit and the UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) On 4th January 2022, The Times reported that new …

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January 26, 2022

An end to cookie banners?

“This website uses cookies. Please click here to accept.” We’ve all seen these sorts of pop-up messages, known as cookie …

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January 24, 2022

High Court rules on the definition of a ‘road’

Most people would say that they would recognise a road if they saw one. However, as a ground-breaking High Court …

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January 24, 2022

Court of Appeal rules on the status of property guardians

The practice of permitting so-called property guardians to occupy premises in order to protect them against trespassers and vandals is …

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January 24, 2022

Restrictive covenant upheld to prevent neighbour’s development

The case concerned a residential close, built in the 1980s, consisting of four homes. They were positioned closely together with …

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January 24, 2022

Utility company cannot enter commercial premises for unpaid bills

Utility companies whose bills have not been paid may enter private property, whether it be commercial or residential, in order …

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January 13, 2022

How can parents prioritise children during their separation?

New research commissioned by the family justice organisation Resolution has uncovered the struggles experienced by separated parents, particularly during the …

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January 4, 2022

Brexit and judicial review, public procurement and Singapore

Brexit and judicial review On 6th December 2021, The Times reported that the UK Government is planning further action to …

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January 4, 2022

Are employers doing enough to help staff going through the menopause?

The high street chain Timpson recently announced that it will pay for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions for employees experiencing menopausal …

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December 20, 2021

The FCA is keeping a watchful eye on remote working

The coronavirus pandemic radically accelerated the shift towards working from home. It has been embraced by the financial services industry. …

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December 20, 2021

Change is the only constant: A year in privacy law

As 2021 draws to a close, I thought I would use this column to reflect on another strange year and …

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December 13, 2021

Scaling back audit reforms is a missed opportunity

High hopes were pinned on the audit reforms that were expected to restore trust in corporate governance and audit. So …

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December 7, 2021

High Court confirms meaning of “intention” in business lease renewals

The legal right that many commercial tenants enjoy to have their leases renewed can be overcome if their landlords ‘intend’ …

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December 6, 2021

Brexit and the EU’s sustainable finance disclosure regulation, smart contracts and Israel

Brexit and the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) On 7th November 2021, The Sunday Times published a supplement entitled …

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December 6, 2021

Tribunal rules on “white space” issue

In order to be subject to non-domestic rates, a commercial space must be capable of beneficial occupation for the purpose …

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December 6, 2021

Challenge to listing of pub as asset of community value

The case concerned a pub that was the only such establishment in a rural village. There had been a hostelry …

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December 6, 2021

Guideline case on prescriptive easements

In this guideline case, the court set out the legal principles which it will use to determine whether a prescriptive …

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November 23, 2021

Compensation and the ‘law of everything’: why data protection isn’t the new PPI

Data protection is seldom out of the headlines these days. Whether its massive data breaches involving multinational companies or members …

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November 11, 2021

Delay causes tenant’s failure to obtain relief from forfeiture

The case concerned mixed commercial and residential premises that were held on a 20-year lease. By mistake, the rent paid …

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November 11, 2021

High Court rules on cinema’s liability for rent during the pandemic

Where the COVID-19 pandemic rendered the use of commercial premises illegal or unviable, should the resulting losses fall on the …

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