Rebecca Mushing tells us about how she came to fall in love with the industry, the ways in which women are working together to make the sector less male-dominated, and what advice she would give to young women considering a career in planning.

In these monthly updates, Rebecca Mushing brings together essential news, trends, and insights from the world of planning and development.

In the commercial property sector, leases commonly span from between 5 to 25 years, with rent reviews typically occurring every 3 to 5 years.

The law on the revocation of wills has recently been in the spotlight, with the case of Blyth v Sykes. Here we explore the relatively narrow circumstances in which a copy of a will can be admitted when the original document cannot be located without explanation.

Discover the seven key contract clauses every business should know - liability, indemnities, warranties, payment, IP, termination and data protection.

Individuals looking to bring an Employment Tribunal claim against an employer can do so by submitting a document known as an “ET1 Claim Form” (often referred to as an “ET1” for short). This document initiates legal proceedings and sets the groundwork for the entirety of a case.

This article proposes how English Construction Law can be improved. Increasing clarity and certainty and making legal terminology accessible to a wide public would be good starting point as would codifying Construction Law. This would not only give structure to a mass of caselaw, statute law and regulations, but also to ensure that any new Code is applied fairly.

If a will does not include the true wishes of the person making the will, or if the will has not been executed correctly, it may be invalid and can, therefore, be contested. Our guide takes you through the grounds for contesting a will.

Guidance and the answers to frequently asked questions on insolvency and winding-up.

When thinking of starting a new business venture or growing a current retail operation, many people look to the internet as the most effective and cost efficient route to market.