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Farm and estate sales rarely involve a simple transfer of land. A rural property often includes multiple registered titles or unregistered land, private access arrangements, occupied cottages or barns...

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the significant legal and financial risks schools face when withdrawing conditional job offers. The case of Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd demonstrates how pre-employment conditions like references and DBS checks may not prevent a binding contract from forming, potentially exposing employers to substantial damages even before an employee's start date.

Complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) is essential for any business that collects, processes or stores personal data. A GDPR solicitor can help you understand your legal obligations, reduce compliance risks, respond effectively to data breaches or subject access requests and implement practical measures to protect both your business and your customers

Although Section 21 has now been repealed by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, gas safety compliance remains a live issue for landlords who served Section 21 notices before the new regime came into force.

A commercial lawyer helps businesses manage legal risks, negotiate contracts, resolve disputes and comply with the law in England and Wales. Whether you’re starting a business, signing major contracts or facing a legal challenge, early advice can help protect your interests, reduce costly mistakes and support long-term growth.

Community pharmacy is undergoing significant change. The sector’s role within primary care continues to expand, patient expectations are rising and the operational realities of running a pharmacy have never been more demanding.

Accountants play a fundamental role in their clients’ personal and business affairs, often acting as the primary trusted adviser. When errors are made, the consequences can be significant, including tax penalties, losses concealed until a business is in financial difficulty and decisions made based on incorrect assumptions.

Boundary disputes are among the most common cases encountered by agricultural litigation teams. A boundary is a line separating property. It doesn’t always physically exist, yet disagreements over its position can turn neighbours against each other, and the cost of resolving such disputes can quickly exceed the value of the land itself.

Commercial contracts are important for protecting your business, but common mistakes can lead to disputes, financial loss and unnecessary uncertainty. Understanding the most frequent pitfalls can help you ensure your agreements are clear, enforceable, up to date with recent legal developments and aligned with your commercial objectives.

The Competition and Markets Authority's recent study into the UK heating oil market reveals critical gaps in consumer protection for 1.5 million households who depend on this essential fuel. When Middle East conflict caused retail prices to surge 92% in early 2026, vulnerable customers faced bills hundreds of pounds higher with limited recourse. The CMA's findings expose how unregulated markets leave consumers exposed during crises and what businesses must understand about regulatory scrutiny.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump presented fundamentally opposing visions for artificial intelligence governance at the UN General Assembly, creating a complex regulatory landscape for businesses operating across the EU, UK, and US.

Shareholder disputes can derail even the most promising ventures, from start-ups to mature listed groups. This article examines the legal framework governing shareholder rights in the UK, exploring the contractual, statutory and equitable protections available when conflicts arise, and outlines practical strategies for resolving disputes efficiently while preserving business value.

As lawyers, we deal with disputes every day. Our role is to identify our clients’ objectives, assess the strengths and weaknesses of their position, anticipate the arguments on the other side and work towards the best possible outcome.

The recent report by the Local Government Association (LGA) on digital maturity in children’s social services delivers a clear message. The sector has invested in modern analytical tools and enjoys broadly supportive leadership, but the foundations — data flows, data sharing, governance and service-specific strategy — remain dangerously immature.

Marina leases present unique challenges that extend far beyond standard commercial property agreements. From managing multi-use environments with boats, cafés, and workshops to navigating complex repairing obligations across pontoons and waterways, these leases require careful attention to detail. What provisions should tenants scrutinise to ensure their lease supports rather than restricts their evolving business operations?

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the first Budget on 28 October 2026, business leaders face mounting uncertainty about potential tax changes, particularly around capital gains tax and property measures. With seven in 10 directors planning to freeze or cut investment, understanding how to build flexibility into transactions and succession plans has become critical for businesses, investors, and landlords navigating this period of speculation.

Rising family court caseloads and the emotional toll of adversarial divorce proceedings raise a critical question: should more separating couples explore alternatives to traditional litigation? One family lawyer shares her personal experience of divorce and explains why collaborative approaches like the One Couple, One Lawyer model may offer a better path forward for families seeking to preserve relationships while resolving disputes.

Competition law affects every business, regardless of size or sector. Whether you’re negotiating with suppliers, submitting tenders or discussing pricing strategies, the rules governing anti-competitive behaviour are always in play. Getting it wrong can result in significant fines, director disqualification and even criminal prosecution.