Relocation: navigating the risks and pitfalls for employers

Due to changes in ways of working since the pandemic or in response to the economic slowdown, some employers are downsizing their premises and asking … Read More →

Solar panels – generating electricity on your commercial building

Commercial landlords are increasingly keen to show that their buildings are sustainable.  With energy prices high and continuing uncertainty in the global energy markets, producing … Read More →

Controlling business risk with indemnities and limited liability clauses

Indemnities and limited liability clauses are often the most negotiated provisions in business contracts. It is a fine balance between agreeing appropriate risk and allocating … Read More →

What is legal professional privilege and why is it important in a business dispute?

What is legal professional privilege and why is it important in a business dispute? ‘When you communicate with your lawyer, it is vital that those … Read More →

Options for enforcing a judgment for payment

‘Obtaining a court judgment for payment from a debtor can be a huge relief, particularly if your claim was contested.  However, enforcing that judgment and … Read More →

Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land

If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is possible that they will have a formal … Read More →

Tempted by the four-day working week trial for your business?

One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-month trial involving around … Read More →

Preparing your business for sale to an MBO

If you are planning to sell your business, one option might be a management buyout (MBO) if you think the current management team could be … Read More →

How to negotiate a turnover rent for retail premises

Turnover rents are increasingly common in retail lettings.  In challenging times, they appeal to tenants because both the landlord and tenant share the risk of … Read More →

Talking ‘off the record’ and settlement agreements

‘Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start … Read More →

How can a business remove a troublesome shareholder?

There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are family businesses or have been started … Read More →

Getting employees back to the office

According to the Office for National Statistics, before the Covid pandemic only one in eight working adults reported working from home at least once during … Read More →

Liability of former commercial tenants and guarantors

If your tenant defaults on the rent or breaches their commercial lease in some other way, you may be able to call on a former … Read More →

In trouble with the tax authorities?

The recent sacking of government minister Nadhim Zahawi brought into sharp focus the damage that can be caused following a tax investigation and negative findings … Read More →

Should you drag along or tag along as an investor?

Becoming a minority shareholder or investor in a business may lead you to believe that, given the limited rights you will have, there are not … Read More →

Key considerations for buying a home off plan

Does the idea of a brand-new home appeal to you? If so, you are not alone as the last two years have seen a dramatic … Read More →

Employment law risks when keeping clients happy

The client is king and businesses will usually do anything they can to keep and grow clients, but not everyone is committed to increasing diversity … Read More →

Exercising a break clause – top tips for commercial tenants

If you are a business tenant, a break clause in your commercial lease gives you valuable flexibility to move out if circumstances change, but the … Read More →

Spring employment law round up

‘Other than the usual April updates to statutory rates, it looks deceptively quiet on the regulatory front for employers. But the end of the year … Read More →

Search and seizure orders

When a business becomes aware that a potential legal claim may be heading its way, then it could be tempting for senior people to decide … Read More →