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Creative business people, meeting and planning above in fashion design, brainstorming or strategy at office. Group of clothing designers in teamwork, project plan or color palette ideas for startup

Cross-market confusion – trade mark clashes across different sectors

Modern branding encourages crossover between industries, and consumers are used to “lifestyle” brands operating across clothing, technology, entertainment and hospitality….
3 months ago
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Stamp Duty Land Tax and the Renters’ Rights Act: Will Renters have to pay Tax on Rent?

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act (“RRA”) will take effect, marking the most significant overhaul of private renting…
3 months ago
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Tenant’s Break Notice: How to Ensure Your Break Actually Terminates the Lease

In this episode, we take a clear, practical look at how tenants can effectively exercise a break clause and ensure…
4 months ago
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Mortgage arrears eviction – can you delay Eviction? Practical Help for Homeowners in Mortgage Arrears

When a warrant for eviction is imminent, the law can give owner‑occupiers an opportunity to obtain time and an orderly…
4 months ago
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Let There Be Light: When does loss of light become an actionable claim?

Established over centuries, the legal concept of right to light exerts a considerable influence over property law and the construction…
4 months ago
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Payment Pitfalls: Lessons from Vision Construct v Gypcraft

Why payment deadlines matter in construction contracts In the world of construction contracts, timing is everything….
4 months ago
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Do I Have a Right of Way Because I’ve Been Using My Neighbour’s Land for Years?

A question that frequently arises is whether long‑term use of a neighbour’s land, such as regularly walking across it, automatically…
4 months ago
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Litigation in the Fast Lane: Unlawful Means Conspiracy After ‘Crashgate’

Felipe Massa’s £64m claim over the outcome of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix has spotlighted the specialist tort of unlawful…
5 months ago
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Cambridge Rowing Trade Mark Dispute – Legal Lessons

The University of Cambridge has recently successfully blocked Cambridge Rowing Limited’s attempt to register a figurative trade mark for its…
5 months ago
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Boundary Disputes Video

A boundary dispute is where two parties disagree about the exact location or ownership of the dividing line between their…
6 months ago
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Privilege Reclaimed: End of the Shareholder Rule

For over a century, the ‘shareholder rule’ served as a unique exception to legal professional privilege in English law, allowing…
8 months ago
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Unjustified Threats and Interim Injunctions in Trade Mark Disputes

Stephen Baker and Oliver Williams of our Dispute Resolution team explain recent developments in the law surrounding interim injunctions and…
10 months ago