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Surrendering a lease for commercial premises
If your business requirements have changed, and you need to get out of your current lease, a surrender can be an attractive option – as long as your landlord is…
If your business requirements have changed, and you need to get out of your current lease, a surrender can be an attractive option – as long as your landlord is…
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances…
According to standards organisation MCS, more than 183,000 solar panel installations took place in 2023. We answer some frequently asked questions and look at the legal position when it comes…
Returning to work from family leave can be a significant adjustment for some employees. As well as the practical considerations of childcare and family logistics, there may have been significant…
Calculating holiday allowance for employees who work irregular hours can be tricky. In an effort to simplify things, and in response to developments in both UK and EU case law,…
The Court of Protection (CoP) fulfils a vital role in assisting individuals who no longer have the ability to manage their own affairs. This includes in respect of both health…
If you have an interest in a property but your name is not on the title deeds, a declaration of trust can offer protection. We look at how a declaration…
If you are a member of a partnership and one of your partners has been accused of breaching professional standards, this will have a serious impact on the whole partnership…
If someone has died and has not made any, or reasonable, financial provision for you from their estate, you may be able to make a claim for financial provision from…
Football is a global phenomenon, attracting millions of fans to stadiums every week. Even Hollywood celebrities are getting involved! As a result, the sales of football merchandise have skyrocketed over…
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. We outline our five top tips for first time buyers to help you prepare and give…
The 2020s have been called ‘The Great Wealth Transfer,’ as £1 trillion of wealth built up by the ‘baby boomers’ is expected to pass to the next generation. Much of…
The Government’s 2022 English Housing Survey reported that 27 per cent of first-time buyers used gifts from family or friends to fund their house deposit. With the average deposit now…
Every year, April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. It’s a day that might not stand out on many calendars, but it’s incredibly important for many parents and children affected…
Giving employees clear pathways and opportunities for promotion will help to improve performance and keep staff committed to your organisation. ‘This, along with fair and consistent practice, should reduce the…
If you are involved in a business dispute which has reached the point of discussing loss of profit, then it may be more complicated than you expected to come to…
Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place gives you the security of knowing that someone will be able to deal with your affairs, should you ever lose the…
Many of us remember the Tequila song, assuring us that tequila makes us happy (at least until the hangover arrives). Yet there will be one location where this song will…
Are you in charge of a business? Would you like to protect your brand and enhance you reputation? If YES, in support of this year’s World Intellectual Property Day (26…
Over recent years, the courts have reported an increase in cases brought after a dispute has arisen over a Will. We look at some of the most common causes of…
AI is slowly becoming a part of our lives whether we have stopped to think of it or not. From smart homes to voice devices (hello there Alexa), we’re becoming…
If you are buying or selling a property, it can be frustrating to find that the exchange of contracts has been delayed. We take a look at some of the…
As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements. Indemnities can be a valuable method of obtaining some…
‘This year is a busy one for employment legislation, after a few quiet years,’ Alana Penkethman, employment expert at Laceys Solicitors. ‘The Government has backed a number of private members’…
The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more to this than making sure the building is well-maintained. It is also important…
Navigating the legal waters of trade mark registration can be complex, but it’s crucial for protecting your brand. Ever wondered what qualifies for registration or when and where to file…
Finding out that your loved one has decided to leave a gift of money or property to a charity in their will can sometimes come as a surprise, particularly if…
As businesses thrive through online marketplaces, the risk of intellectual property (IP) infringement also increases. It is alarming to see the number of unauthorised reproduction and unlawful distribution of protected…
A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parliament. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 became law on…
The government has announced that it intends to make it cheaper and simpler for leaseholders to purchase the freehold of their property. It also aims to deal with punitive service…
If you are thinking of purchasing a property, it is vital you know what tenure it is as this can affect both its value and re-sale. The tenure refers to…
If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to business tenancies. Before making that decision, you need…
The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has been extended from parents and carers of young…
As a business owner, receiving a Notice of Threatened Opposition from a third party can be unsettling. It is important to take this notice seriously and act promptly to protect…
You are forgiven if you are not aware that Data Protection Day falls on the 28th January of each year. The terms ‘GDPR’ still brings a shudder to certain people…
January is always a busy time for Family Lawyers, as couples who have ‘kept it together’ for Christmas but then head for divorce once the kids are back at school. Divorce is one…
Most employers will try to protect staff from bullying in the workplace, but sometimes it is hard to know what to do about the problem. A third (32 per cent)…
Dealing with employee grievances properly can require a great deal of time and effort, but a prompt investigation could uncover inappropriate behaviour or poor management. If this can be nipped…
Businesses enter into contracts all the time whether they are conscious of this or not. Whether you tick a box that says ‘I agree to your terms’ when you install…
Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, agents and many others. It is therefore vitally important to ensure that these contracts…
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may need to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT). Some or all of the IHT has to be to…
It is still up for debate whether the long-awaited abolition of “no-fault” evictions will happen this year. Whilst we all wait for more news on the Renters (Reform) Bill, business…
A child arrangement order (sometimes referred to as a CAO) is a court order which provides for a child to spend time with another person by way of contact following…
Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of occupying their premises. A service charge is another significant cost and, unlike…
Adverse possession, sometimes referred to as squatting, can give someone legal ownership of land if they have occupied it in a particular way for a certain length of time. Also…
Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution arrangement with a separate distributor can provide your business…
Have you made any new year resolutions? Perhaps one of them should be to make sure that you have a Will and that it is up-to-date. What happens if I…
On average, each employee in the UK took 5.7 days off due to sickness in 2022, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics. The estimate of working…
December brings for children the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. But for separated parents it can bring additional stress and potential conflict over which of them will have the children…
Anyone contemplating divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership will have many things to consider, but you are likely to have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a condition…