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A recent case highlights the importance of ensuring your company’s articles of association and shareholders’ agreement accurately reflect your intentions, particularly in scenarios such as dismissal, retirement, or death. The judgment serves as a reminder that vague or outdated provisions, especially around leaver provision and share valuation, can lead to costly disputes and unintended outcomes. Business owners should regularly review these documents to ensure they provide the protection and clarity needed at critical moments.

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Fly tipping is on the rise - there was a 6% increase in reported incidents in 2024. Because of the nature of the crime of fly tipping, dealing with it is not straightforward. Putting prevention measures in place, particularly if your land is at high risk of incursion, is the first step, alongside working with your local authority and rural crime team.

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A commercial landlord and tenant might assume that their respective rights to terminate a lease would be contained within a professionally and comprehensively drafted document. This is not necessarily the case - such an intention needs to be set out clearly and unambiguously.

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Adverse possession allows an individual to gain legal ownership of a property by occupying it, without the original owner’s permission, for an extended period. The Land Registration Act 2002 gave landowners a little more control over their properties than they had previously but, as adverse possession is a complex area of property law, advice should be sought from a lawyer with appropriate experience.

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