Why your terms and conditions may be letting you down
A robust set of terms and conditions are essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or services you are selling, the terms on which you are…
A robust set of terms and conditions are essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or services you are selling, the terms on which you are…
For house and flat buyers, a drainage and water report is always recommended and it is also usually a requirement of the mortgage lender. We take a look at the…
If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA. We take a look at the role of the…
Leading Dorset Firm, Laceys Solicitors, has advised Renais Spirits, the brainchild of Alex Watson, ahead of the recent release of its flagship special edition Renais Gin, a distinctive and luxurious…
Laceys has recently welcomed Alison Lloyd as Partner to its Private Client team, based in Bournemouth. Alison brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in Estate Administration and…
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 law on break clauses is…
If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that you will be getting the value and benefits in the…
Laceys Solicitors welcomes a new Associate, Charlotte Dollimore, to its commercial property team, based in Bournemouth. Charlotte, who has built a strong reputation in the legal sector over 25 years,…
In 2017, the Aryana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena was struck by a horrific terrorist attack that killed 22 people and injured many others. In response to this attack,…
Laceys has rewarded nine solicitors with new positions in its latest wave of promotions. This is the highest number of promotions that have been made by Laceys in one time,…
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 and inclusion at the same…
A widow who was married to her husband for 66 years but left out of his Will has won her court case requesting a share of his estate, valued in…
Research carried out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found that despite a fall in the average UK house price towards the end of 2022, homes with…
A relationship breakdown often means a dramatic change in life for all involved and when parents live apart, arrangements need to be agreed about how and when children will see…
Do you have a pending or registered UK trade mark or design? If so, you will want to make sure the new changes do not affect you. The UK Intellectual…
Landlords of non-domestic properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of below band “E” now have only days to improve the rating or register an exemption. From 1 April…
If you own a commercial property which is larger than you need, selling part of it could be a good way to release value. Before you start, it is vital…
If you are planning on selling your home, getting all of your paperwork in order upfront can help you avoid delays later on. We take a look at what you…
At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together. If, however you are separated or…
What are Title Deeds? Title Deeds are legal documents which prove the chain of ownership to land or property. They are however, becoming less common. This is due in part…
‘Other than the usual April updates to statutory rates, it looks deceptively quiet on the regulatory front for employers. However, the end of the year could see the biggest shake-up…
Hotels and wedding venues are busy hosting wedding fairs and gearing up for the wedding season, with everyone focused on the details of the big day, from the colour scheme…
If you develop a site and your scheme includes new roads, you will probably want to get them adopted by the local highways authority. This will shift the long-term burden…
Warranties and indemnities are routinely included in commercial agreements. Their aim is to provide a right of redress where representations or contract-critical information has been provided by one party to…
‘Performance management can be challenging and time-consuming,’ according to Alana Penkethman, employment expert at Laceys Solicitors. ‘The first challenge is to determine if this is a capability issue that needs…
While social media can be hugely beneficial for many businesses, it is not without its problems. Organisations have had to adapt to deal with unfavourable reviews, account hacking, data protection…
We take a look at Energy Performance Certificates, including why you need one, where you can get one and what they mean. If you are selling your house or flat,…
In a recent inheritance claim case, a disabled adult won £195,000 from his late mother’s estate after being left out of her Will. The estate’s executor and beneficiary subsequently lost…
Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property. Even in times of economic uncertainty, people like the idea of investing in bricks and mortar which can feel more real than…
Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous ways to monitor employees, including via a webcam on staff computers or by checking browser histories, email content and phone…
Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a sunflower as a means of indicating that they have a non-visible disability? What about those individuals who do not wish…
Due to the blended society we live in, there could be a million and one reasons why the property we live in may only be in one person’s name. However,…
Research carried out by Barclays Wealth has found that nearly a third of millennials would prefer that their parents spend money on their retirement rather than saving it to pass…
Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce after one year of marriage without having to blame their former partner for any reason. Prior to the change…
Whether negotiating a new commercial lease, or renegotiating an existing one, it is important to plan ahead and be clear about your desired outcomes and where you have flexibility to…
‘All conflicts are capable of peaceful resolution,’ said Nelson Mandela, although it may be hard to envisage this when you are in the middle of a family dispute arising from…
Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time consuming and frustrating when what you really want to do…
Selling a property is one of the most stressful events we can go through and dealing with this after the loss of a loved one can be exceptionally difficult. We…
If you own a leasehold flat, you may want to end your landlord’s involvement in running the property. There are two main ways in which this can be done. Owning…
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) held their annual convention and awards on Wednesday 23th November at The Pump Rooms and Roman Baths in Bath. It was the convention’s first…
According to the Financial Times the average fee for independent schools is now over £15,000 a year for day pupils and £36,000 for boarders. This represents a substantial financial commitment…
Sadly, there are people who have believed they were legally married, only to find out years later their marriage was invalid. This normally only comes to light when a relationship…
Following the breakdown of a relationship, most parents can reach an agreement amicably regarding the arrangements for children. Ensuring practical working arrangement requires both parents to behave sensibly and in…
Christmas parties are a great chance for employees to have fun together, and an opportunity for employers to treat their staff and thank them for their hard work during the…
It is forecast that, by the end of this year, 90 per cent of the UK adult population will use a social media account at least once a month. This…
If you own land which may have potential for development, or you have already been approached by a developer, the chances are you have considered the pros and cons of…
For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where…
In September 2022, the Chancellor announced changes to rates of Stamp Duty payable on property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. Although tax cuts announced at the same time were…
According to the charity Adoption UK, there are nearly 3,000 children in care waiting to be adopted. National Adoption Week took place this month, and as many Charities will be…
After a death, one of the first tasks is to arrange the funeral. This is generally carried out by the deceased’s next of kin, whether or not they are an…