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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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Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team

7 months ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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Fraud – Do we have a dodgy document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as…
1 year ago
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Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling

In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942…
1 year ago
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My company has been served with a statutory demand, what should I do?

If your company has been served with a statutory demand, it is essential to act swiftly. Failure to respond within…
1 year ago
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Reaching for the Sky: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling in Trade mark Dispute

In today’s competitive business landscape, establishing a strong market presence is essential for success. A trade mark acts as a…
2 years ago
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Opposing a Trade Mark Application

Businesses with established brands may find themselves in the unfortunate situation of discovering that another company or individual has tried…
2 years ago
The Limits of Guarantor Liability: Lessons from Holme v Brunskill (1878)

The Limits of Guarantor Liability: Lessons from Holme v Brunskill (1878)

The question of whether a guarantor would still be liable after the end of the term of an assured shorthold…
2 years ago