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Commercial Tenancy – Extending or Ending a Lease at the end of the Term

There are three main ways in which a business can occupy a property: Tenancy protected by the Landlord and Tenant…
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Occupation After Lease Expiry: Rights, Risks and Practical Steps for Landlords and Tenants

When a commercial lease or licence reaches the end of its fixed term, what happens next depends on the type…
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Understanding Commercial Property Occupation: Leases, Contracted-Out Tenancies and Licences

If you are a Landlord or Tenant of commercial premises, it’s important to understand the different ways a business can…
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Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
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The implication of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 on Inheritance, 20 years on…

The Gender Recognition Act 2004, which came into effect 4 April 2005, was a monumental piece of legislation for transgender…
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Think your Title Plan Defines your Boundary? Think Again

When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you’ll receive is the Land Registry title plan. Many property owners…
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The 2019 Hague Convention: why England should be the international dispute forum of choice for business-to-business contracts

The 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the HJC) enters…
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Capacity in Private Wealth and Inheritance Law—The Critical Role of Lasting Powers of Attorney

When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity. Capacity determines…
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Business Tenancies in the Spotlight: The 1954 Act Under Review

On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant…
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How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting…
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Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and…
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Lookalike Copying or Similar Design – What constitutes Trade Mark Infringement?

Ever-evolving case law in intellectual property disputes has, in recent years, clarified the distinction between ‘lookalike’ brands, which infringe on…