Insights
Highways – some considerations for development
Securing appropriate access and servicing rights from a public highway is critical to the success of any new development. While…
03 Jul 2025
Rent Deposits – An overview of landlords options following the insolvency of a corporate tenant
When granting a new commercial lease, landlords often request a rent deposit from tenants to secure the payment of rent…
23 Apr 2019
Entrepreneurs’ Relief – good news for alphabet shares
The initial relief on Budget Day in October that Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) would remain at its current rate of 10%…
22 Jan 2019
With up to a 2690% Increase, Are The New Probate Fees Unlawful And Unjustified?
It was only 2017 when the government last proposed, and then abandoned, a massive increase for probate fees. These fees…
12 Nov 2018
A knotty problem
Landowners/developers should be aware and consider taking reasonable steps to prevent or minimise encroachment of Japanese knotweed onto adjoining land…
24 Oct 2018
Town and Village Green update – Changes to registration in Wales
Two changes are coming in to force in Wales from the 22nd October 2018 which will restrict town or village…
22 Oct 2018
Are you GDPR compliant?
The new enforcement is now in place. Businesses and organisations impacted by GDPR have had two years to get their…
29 May 2018
Latest worker status decision
Background The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has given its latest judgment in the ongoing gig economy series of claims, upholding…
29 May 2018
Vento Guidelines
The bands of awards for injury to feelings wards in discrimination claims (the “Vento Guidelines”) are updated from time to…
27 Apr 2018
“Right to Work” screening
According to Sterling Talent Solutions’ Background Checks 2018: UK Trends & Best Practices Report almost 50% of employers are failing…
27 Apr 2018