Employers – let’s talk about pay
The subject of pay is always a hot topic and requires sensitive handling. Employees feel they need more, due to the rising costs of living, … Read More
Redeveloping commercial property around your tenant
Redeveloping parts of a building in your portfolio, to create a more flexible layout or perhaps add additional floors, can be a good way to … Read More
Success in outsourcing key services
As your business grows, instead of taking on more staff you may decide to outsource certain services either on a temporary or more permanent basis. … Read More
Commercial property, green space, and The Queen’s Green Canopy
From individual landowners to corporate developers, everyone is being encouraged to play their part in enhancing our environment by planting trees for The Queen’s Green … Read More
Investigating employee misconduct: how to get it right
Being dismissed for misconduct can have a devastating impact on an employee’s future job opportunities. Before fairly dismissing someone for misconduct, employers must be able … Read More
What to expect if you are asked to give evidence at court for a business
Businesses may need to send someone to court for a variety of reasons; from recovering an unpaid debt or contractual overpayment, to defending a personal … Read More
Restrictive covenants and development sites
Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent … Read More
IWG completes Boris Bike Challenge 2022
Ingram Winter Green in London is very pleased to have supported London & District Housing’s annual Boris Bike Challenge, in support of Alzheimer’s Society. After … Read More
Setting up in business as a partnership
Setting up a new business is an exciting time, and there are a thousand things to think about, but if you are launching your new … Read More
Paid too much for an overvalued business? Your rights of redress
When the New York Times announced in February 2022 that they had bought the popular free to play word game Wordle for a seven-figure sum, … Read More
Congratulations to our new property partners
Ingram Winter Green is delighted to announce that solicitors Natalie Samuel and Pauline Glen have been promoted to partners in our London property team. Natalie … Read More
Commercial rent and lease forfeiture: landlords’ guide to post-Covid rules
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March 2020, commercial landlords have been subject to unprecedented curbs on their ability to recover rent arrears from … Read More
Spring 2022 – Employment law update for employers
April is usually the month when the Government introduces new employment legislation. ‘While there are very few changes this April, employment law remains a fast-moving … Read More
Renewing or extending your commercial lease
When a commercial lease is due to end, both the landlord and tenant will consider their business plans to decide whether they want to put … Read More
Dismissing an employee fairly: a refresher
The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of justifying … Read More
New rules for overseas owners of UK real estate under The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received Royal Assent on 15 March 2022, following an expedited passage through Parliament prompted by Russia’s invasion of … Read More
Business disputes: contractual rights v tortious remedies
When a problem arises in a business relationship, many people mistakenly believe that the only thing they need to check in order to ascertain their … Read More
Resolving a break clause dispute: a guide for landlords
In times of economic uncertainty and market upheaval it is not unusual for business tenants to take stock of their position. This includes assessing their … Read More
Landlords’ guide to forthcoming ground rent rule changes
By the summer of 2022, new rules are expected to have come into force in England and Wales which will effectively ban ground rent being … Read More
Receiving an employment tribunal claim: what to do next
‘At some point, many businesses will receive a tribunal claim against them from an employee, former employee or even a job applicant,’ says Elizabeth Bartle, … Read More