The recent case of Greening-v-Castelnau Mansions, decided by the Upper Tribunal, provides a timely reminder of the increasing difficulty landlords face in recovering legal costs and other professional fees in the absence of a clear covenant in the lease.

One of the consequences of recession is the pressure that landlords face from tenants seeking to drive down rents.

A discussion on what to look for when buying a student property.

The first certifications to the Cloud Service Provider Code of Practice established by the Cloud Industry Forum, designed to promote trust, security and transparency within the sector, have been announced.

I wish I had listened 15 years ago when my pension advisor, upon retiring, suggested that I would be better off building up a cellar of fine wine than continuing with regular pension contributions.

The choice for those outside the corporate finance community, is often shrouded in mystery. Where will I get the best price? What will each of these...

"Did you buy any Royal Mail shares?" "Have you sold them yet?" Two of the most common "icebreaker" questions I have heard in the last fortnight or so.

Are Inheritance Tax bills increasing? HMRC have recently published their latest round of statistics on Inheritance Tax (IHT), covering 2021 to 2022.

Whilst most people know that they should make a Will, fewer people are aware that they need to consider what might happen if they are no longer able to manage their affairs.

In the last few months the country has fluctuated between fear, hope, dismay and doubt. The government's latest announcements have provided relief for many individuals...

Globalisation is an increasingly important topic for employers, with tightening in the labour market together with the end of the free movement of workers, businesses now need to consider whether visa sponsorship...

In this episode, our Employment team discuss the evolving landscape of flexible working and the potential impact of the recent bill passed in parliament which allows employees greater flexibility...

The Court of Appeal in this case found that the High Court was wrong in holding that Mr Ranson had fiduciary duties towards his employer.

The Claimant in this case argued that she had suffered less favourable treatment not because of her status as a married person per se, but because of the identity and characteristics of her husband who was employed by the same employer and was in dispute with them.

The Supreme Court has held that it is not necessary for annual leave to be taken at a time when the employees would otherwise be at work.

Long Covid is a relatively new condition and the full effects of it are still unknown. Whether long Covid meets the statutory definition of a disability will depend on the individual circumstances of the employee.

During DMH Stallard's Employment Team webinar, the team examined the practical issues faced by employers when managing disciplinary and grievance matters with a remote workforce, particularly when those key to the process have been furloughed.

8 years after their original application to register their chocolate bunny as a three dimensional trademark, the ECJ has finally ruled against Lindt.

Further to my article last week, we have today learned that the Court of Appeal has found in favour of landlords in the much anticipated case of "Jervis & Others v Pillar Denton and Others".

As part of the wider reforms to tackle binge drinking, crime and anti-social behaviour, the Home Office’s Alcohol Strategy Consultation that ended 6 Feb suggests several changes for the government.