Transferring property without a VAT charge is often desirable for the purchaser, saving both VAT and SDLT. It is the vendor, however, who has the responsibility for determining the rate of VAT and it is therefore the vendor who decides how far they are willing to go in accommodating the purchaser’s wishes.

This guide sets out a general overview of the litigation process. It does not cover every possible stage of the process, but highlights those which are likely to apply to most cases.

Linking online content generally involves the publication of a selectable connection (e.g. a clickable link) from one web page to another web page and includes “framing” (i.e. enabling a user to view a website through a frame on the linking website).

Employment and consultancy contracts often contain clauses restricting an individual’s working activity when they leave a business. These clauses, ‘post termination restrictive covenants’, typically restrict the ex-staff member’s ability to work in competing businesses.

Having an excellent idea for a product or service is just the starting point. One of the critical things in your business journey, from start-up to success, will be raising the initial finance to get your concept off the ground.

A contractor or designer can become liable for design in three main ways, under the express terms of a contract that he has entered into; by the imposition of a common law term; by the statutory imposition of a term.

Nathan is head of our tax and commercial litigation teams, dealing with a wide range of commercial and contractual disputes.

Emily specialises in contentious commercial matters for Commercial and individual clients.

Melissa works in the Commercial Litigation team and is currently undertaking her training contract.

Kezia deals with a variety of real estate matters including acquisitions and disposals as well as acting for both landlords and tenants in relation to commercial leases.