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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Real estate and commercial lawyer Javi Khanijau, based in Harrogate, has joined national firm Excello Law. Qualifying in 2005, Javi …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we approach the anniversary of our 13th year in operation, we were delighted recently to recognise a group of …

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

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

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

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

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

SNG Barratt Group Ltd, an internationally renowned classic parts specialist based in Shropshire, has acquired Herefordshire-based Holden Vintage and Classic …

Private client lawyer Abigail Howson, who specialises in all aspects of private client work including wills, trusts, LPAs, Court of …

This event has now taken place, but you may view a recording of the webinar. To help companies and business …

Rex Cowell Solicitors, led by Rex Cowell (far left), has merged its practice with national consultancy law firm Excello Law. …

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

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

Companies engaged in developing UK property are often registered abroad and that can pose legal difficulties for creditors. As a …

Noise pollution may blight people’s lives, but it by no means always amounts to an unlawful nuisance for which compensation …

Recognising that the system for granting Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), is ‘cumbersome, bureaucratic and complex’, the Ministry of Justice …

It is now six years since the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) was passed by the UK government to prevent the …

Agriculture and estates lawyer Richard Williams and real estate lawyer Richard Osborn have been recognised in the Chambers legal directory …

National PR and marketing agency Influential recently completed its first acquisition with the merger of north-west based creative branding agency, …

This week, a judge at Oxford County Court handed down what is believed to be the first judgment of its …

Earlier this month, Alice Thompson was awarded nearly £185,000 in compensation when her boss refused to let her leave work …

Excello lawyers across commercial litigation, sports, employment, real estate and family law have achieved prestigious rankings in the 2022 Legal …

On 10 September, the UK government launched its widely-anticipated consultation on reforms to the UK’s data protection laws. The consultation …

Excello Law has been shortlisted as a finalist for Law Company of the Year in The Lawyer Awards 2021. The …

Alexis Colfer, a corporate and commercial specialist, has joined national firm Excello Law. Alexis is based in Winchester and has …

There was a time when data protection was virtually a byword for something dull, boring and technical. No longer. The …

The government recently announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022, …

Gitta Altmann, a bilingual English and German-speaking corporate and commercial lawyer, has joined national firm Excello Law, based in London. …

With the holiday season now in full swing, people may be letting out all or parts of their homes for …

People may be familiar with the permitted development right to change office and light industrial units to residential. Effective as …

Brexit and the Struggle for Talent Six months on from the end of the post-Brexit transition period, the British media …

On 28 June, the European Commission adopted a so-called ‘adequacy decision’ in respect of the UK’s data laws. There were …

Brexit and Singapore On 28th June 2021, the online newsletter, City AM, reported that the UK would be starting trade …

Brexit and Article 16 of the Ireland / Northern Ireland Protocol (“the Protocol”) In the context of arguments between the …

National, new-model firm Excello Law has expanded its real estate and property development team in Liverpool with the arrival of …

The government has announced an extension to the moratorium on commercial rent arrears and premises recovery until 25th March 2022 …

Brexit and the Horizon Europe Programme Part 5 of the reformatted UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement 2020/21 (TCA) provides for …

Developers should be aware that as of 28 June 2021 (and subject to the transitional provisions summarised below), 25% of …

As we went into the first lockdown in March 2020, our teams were on hand to support clients navigating through …

The government has announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will come into force on 06 April 2022, introducing …

The Insolvency Service enjoys wide powers in administering compulsory company liquidations and personal bankruptcies. These extend to investigating companies that …

On 3 June, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that it had fined the Conservative party £10,000 for sending direct …

Brexit and the proposed EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies On 5th May 2021, the EU Commission published a proposal for …