If you rent your business premises, part of the rental agreement will almost certainly involve an obligation to pay a service charge to your landlord for whatever works may be necessary to maintain the premises up to a certain standard. However, disputes can...
When your commercial landlord grants you a lease, you can expect to use the property to carry on your business without interruption. However, your landlord may want to carry out works to adjoining property, so the lease will set out when and how this...
If you are a partner who is planning to leave your partnership, you will want to ensure that the departure process is as seamless as possible whilst protecting your personal interests. Whether expected by your colleagues, such as via succession planning, or...
With the April 2025 changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) fast approaching, buyers must act now to ensure they benefit from the current rates and avoid potential delays in their property transactions. Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, or...
As an executor, you bear significant responsibility for administering the estate of the deceased person. A key challenge during this process is managing any variations in asset valuations that can occur between the date of death and the eventual distribution...
Business succession planning is essential for ensuring the long-term success and stability of a family-owned business. The structure of the family business is at the core of a business’ succession planning. The structure of the business and the...
As a director of a limited company, you can trade with the privilege of limited liability. As a result, you also have to be mindful of the many duties you have to everyone you deal with on a day-to-day basis. A director of a company in financial difficulties...
Launching a new consumer product is exciting, with a great deal of attention going on the branding, packaging, and every touch point of the consumer experience. But behind the scenes, it is important to pay just as much attention to the legal issues if...
If you are selling your business, the buyer will want to know all about any commercial property the business owns or occupies. The issues will be similar to those that would come up if you were simply selling the property, but there are some key...
If you have gone to the trouble of drafting a Will to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die, then it is important to ensure that the Will is legally valid. A simple mistake can undo your wishes, as happened in this...