The future of the workplace and hybrid working
The official government message encouraging people to work from home is expected to end with the final step out of lockdown. For many employees though, … Read More
With the June quarter approaching, another look at recovery of commercial rent arrears accrued during the pandemic
Before the coronavirus struck, the options for landlords looking to recover commercial rent arrears were extensive. Depending on the circumstances, you could use the statutory … Read More
Ten key negotiating points for a tenant when taking a new commercial lease
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. The landlord wants a … Read More
Secrets of success in manufacturing agreements
Relationships with manufacturers can become the backbone of your business in the long term, which is why it is important to have legal manufacturing agreements … Read More
Can I halt court proceedings against my business, if no attempt made to resolve matters outside court first?
Where a dispute arises in business, it is always preferable if it can be resolved without the need to go to court. That is why … Read More
Extending your commercial property
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether … Read More
Are your contracts fit for purpose in this new world of business?
If you are one of the thousands of business owners in the UK who have had to adapt during the past couple of months to … Read More
Refresher on family-friendly rights and the continued implications of Covid-19
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialized, employees’ family responsibilities have undoubtedly come to the fore in the last year. The ongoing effects … Read More
Secret commission: a warning for lenders and the buyers of loan books
When commission is paid by a lender to a broker, in circumstances where the lender knows that the broker is acting as the borrower’s agent, … Read More
Extending eating areas into outdoor space – issues for landlords and tenants
Now that hotels, pubs, bars, and restaurants are back in business, leisure and hospitality operators are looking for ways to attract enough customers to remain … Read More
Site assembly for commercial development
If you have a great idea for developing a piece of unused land, you may find that you need to get control of some neighbouring … Read More
Employee, worker or self-employed? Comparing status and rights
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear. Despite there being substantial case law interpreting these … Read More
Resolving a commercial lease dispute in a recession
With the UK economy currently in the deepest recession since records began, disputes between landlords and tenants are beginning to rise as pressure mounts on … Read More
The key legal issues to take you from startup to scale up
Starting any new business comes with a steep learning curve, especially as a founder when you often find yourself wearing all the management hats. This … Read More
Dealing with a dilapidations claim where a tenant has become insolvent
If you are the landlord of a commercial property which has been left in an unacceptable state of repair by a tenant who has entered … Read More
Protecting yourself from property fraud during the pandemic
Online fraud has boomed during the pandemic, with one police force reporting a 400 per cent rise in offences. While your home may not seem … Read More
Legal tips for optimising the sale value of commercial property
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without … Read More
Defending a claim that you breached your duties as a director
It is the thing that all company directors dread – the prospect of a claim of an alleged breach of duty – for this can … Read More
Managing a director’s personal liability where a company becomes insolvent
Directors of private limited companies are not usually responsible for settling company debts. However, in an insolvency scenario it is possible for personal liability to … Read More
It’s not fair! When shareholders claim unfair prejudice
While all entrepreneurs accept that hard decisions need to be made from time to time and things will not always go your way, it is … Read More