To keep employees and tenants safe, landlords should complete EICR tests for their commercial properties. This blog will explore everything you need to know about EICRs, including why they should be performed and who is responsible for them.

The use of liquidated damages as a sole remedy for contractor delay is a well-established mechanism in the construction industry.

Discover the key contracts every business needs: T&Cs, employment, lease, and data policies to reduce legal risk and improve resilience in uncertain times.

Entering into a business partnership is often compared to getting married. There’s optimism, shared ambition, and excitement about the future. But just like in personal relationships, it’s the practical and legal foundations that determine long-term success.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a new commercial team – including a new senior appointment to lead the department. Wright Hassall has a new commercial team to provide businesses with a wide variety of legal expertise.

If landowners want to change the use of their property from agricultural to commercial or residential then it is important to ensure that they have the correct easements in place to support that change of use.

If your business needs change, you may want to alter your commercial property. However, your lease may include restrictions on what alterations are allowed.

For business owners, preparing your business for sale and making it as attractive as possible for potential investors and acquirers is an important exercise to be considered as part of the wider preparation for commercial due diligence.

Businesses evolve, and so do their property needs. A business which occupies its commercial premises as a tenant may decide to sell its business, downsize to smaller premises or expand to a larger space to accommodate growth.

In the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate, one acronym is gaining significant traction: ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three pillars are increasingly shaping the way commercial developments are planned, constructed, and managed. As both investors and occupiers place greater emphasis on sustainability, social impact, and governance practices, enhancing ESG credentials has become a priority for developers.