We're covering just two topics very different to each other but both in their own way creatures of this pandemic which is truly dominating our lives. Those topics are sales and lease backs and the recent changes introduced to the planning use classes order
As all contractors will know, building contracts are fraught with risks. The contractor is at risk that he has or has not priced the job properly. Risks in relation to ground conditions usually fall on the contractor.
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill proposes a catalogue of changes to the planning system. Along with the much discussed “street votes”, one of the more overtly populist proposals relates to a tightening up of the planning enforcement regime.
A leading Midlands law firm has successfully completed a $1.55 million seed fundraising round on behalf of an innovative soil regeneration company aiming to alleviate global agricultural drought.
In 2025, the UK property market is experiencing a resurgence, with both residential and commercial sectors showing signs of renewed activity. As transaction volumes increase, so too does the complexity of deals - particularly in high-value and distressed markets. For buyers and sellers alike, legal due diligence has become a top priority.
Conveyancing liability: Solicitor ordered to pay £1.8 million in damages for failing to report on a planning search.
The Government has announced extra protection for businesses by placing a moratorium on commercial landlords’ sanctions for at least three months so that those who cannot pay their rent because of cashflow difficulties related to the coronavirus will be protected from eviction.
The new year started positively for three members of the agriculture team.
In August 2016 Colin Seviour died leaving his estate to his wife, Maria Seviour. His estate was valued at approximately £268,000. Maria suffered with motor neurone disease.
On 20 May 2020 the Government published the eagerly awaited Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill which includes measures that have been developed over a two-year consultation period and others which are going to be introduced specifically to cater for the current pandemic.