On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA). These changes aim to boost the enforcement regime...

There had been a lot of media speculation in recent months regarding the intention of Parliament to remove a Landlord's right to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)...

The Building Safety Act 2022 slowly made its way through Parliament last year and, amongst many other matters, introduced a framework to a multitude of leaseholders in respect of remediation...

When looking for your new home it can be a daunting and challenging experience. Looking at buying a new build property can help ease these challenges as it offers a number of practical and money-saving benefits.

The newly elected Labour government plans significant changes to Private Wealth and Inheritance, including abolishing non-domicile status, raising Capital Gains Tax, reforming inheritance tax reliefs, and enhancing HMRC's capabilities to tackle tax avoidance.

However, it is not as simple as that and an owner of commercial property can elect to waive this exemption from VAT and choose to charge VAT on a property.

Q&A on commercial contracts in 2022 and beyond: businesses are looking further than their ESG initiatives to achieve net zero.

Groups of companies are generally composed of a parent company being the shareholder of several subsidiaries where the parent company sets the strategy to be implemented by the subsidiaries.

Harassment in the workplace remains a significant issue for employers. A recent Employment Tribunal ruling Ms Samina Ashraf v NHS England provides useful insights...

For those of you who have not heard this term – it is the old-fashioned concept that couples who live together and are in a stable and committed relationship receive the same or similar treatment...

Several British reality TV stars face charges for promoting unauthorised high-risk financial schemes on Instagram, highlighting increased FCA scrutiny of social media financial promotions and finfluencers.

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant aspect of property transactions in England and Northern Ireland.

If an individual does not live in the UK, can they still be a director of a UK company and what are the responsibilities in these cases? This is a question that often arises.

The recent Tribunal decision in Mr M L Scott v Walker Morris LLP serves as a stark reminder to employers of the challenges surrounding mandatory retirement policies.

Ryanair, alongside its long-standing agency partner, Storm Global, has initiated a legal challenge in the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn earlier rulings by both the Employment Tribunal (ET)...

Mezzanine finance bridges equity and debt, offering property developers flexible funding to cover shortfalls from senior lenders. It enhances cash flow, minimizes personal capital investment, enables multiple projects, and streamlines access to funds.

Our long-standing client, a globally recognised gateway logistics service provider, operates an international group structure and faces ongoing challenges of protecting its brand.

The ASA has banned misleading ads from Huel, Nike, and Sky for breaching advertising standards. Huel's health claims lacked evidence, while Nike and Sky's promotions were deemed confusing. These actions highlight the necessity for honesty and clarity in advertising practices.

The recent case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC) provides important lessons on contract interpretation and risk allocation in construction projects...

Property fraud involves scammers impersonating owners to sell or mortgage property unlawfully. To prevent this, property owners should ensure proper registration, update contact details, and consider placing a restriction on their title, requiring a conveyancer's verification for transactions.