Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“the Act”), tenants of business premises have a statutory right to a new tenancy, save in seven situations specified under the Act (known as the grounds set out (a) – (g) in Section 30(1) of the Act). One of those situations arises where the landlord wishes to redevelop the property and can oppose the grant of a new tenancy under ground (f). If the landlord intends to rely on this ground, it must prove its intention to redevelop to the satisfaction of the court.

AstraZeneca UK Limited v Albemarle International Corporation and Albemarle Corporation and the impact on the ruling in ‘Net TV’

It seems that this case has been rumbling through the courts for a very long time; not least, because the subject matter to which it relates has not only been considered by the courts in high profile pensions cases a number of times.

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #balanceforbetter is focused on raising awareness that a balanced world is a better world.

There have been hundreds, if not, thousands of articles written about Brexit in the last nearly four years, since the decision to withdraw from the European Union (EU). There have been extensive preparations in Government, not just in relation to negotiations with the EU but also on the part of the legislative drafters, to ensure smoothness and consistency of our laws in the transition away from the EU.

It is natural now for businesses to be wary about bringing a claim against someone who has done them wrong. The ugly combination of cost and risk has ensured more are just chalking problems up to experience rather than fighting their corner.

On 8 May 2018, Stephen Lloyd, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, made an Early Day Motion calling for the 2019 Loan Charge (introduced under the Finance Act (No2) 2017) to be amended.

It is clear that the housing sector is facing uncertain times. The only certainty is that more will change. Housing providers are starting on a challenging journey of transformation.

Our Court of Protection team has been busier than ever over the past 12 months with increasing numbers of applications to the Court. The cases listed below are some of our most notable – and complex:

It is hard to believe that the first national lockdown happened one year ago today. I never imagined that we would all still be working from home.