Changes in the World of Business Immigration - October 2023

The Government is keeping up the pace on immigration changes, in line with its manifesto commitments, policy announcements and recent party conference promises.

A land promotion agreement is a legally binding contract between a landowner and a land promoter. This type of agreement allows the landowner to benefit from the promoter’s expertise, experience, and financial resources to obtain planning permission for development. Once planning permission is granted, the value of the land usually increases significantly. The land is then sold on the open market, and the sale proceeds are shared between the promoter and the landowner in agreed proportions.

We all know that social media, if used well, it is a fantastic resource for businesses and individuals. However, unwise social media posts risk legal action, particularly if the boundaries of personal and professional life are blurred. Our Employment and Commercial Litigation teams look at some of these legal risks and their consequences and suggest how to avoid these.