Extending your commercial property
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether [...]
Resolving a commercial lease dispute in a recession
With the UK economy currently in the deepest recession since records began, disputes between landlords and tenants are beginning to rise as pressure mounts on [...]
Employee, worker or self-employed? Comparing status and rights
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case [...]
Warning Break Clause Ahead!
A break clause in a commercial lease can be vital for a tenant. Our Property team is often asked to advise on the exercise of [...]
Legal tips for optimising the sale value of commercial property
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without [...]
The key legal issues to take you from startup to scale up
Starting any new business comes with a steep learning curve, especially as a founder when you often find yourself wearing all the management hats. This [...]
Can employers insist employees get vaccinated?
The rollout of the vaccination programme has been welcomed as the beginning of the end for the Covid-19 pandemic. For many employers, ensuring their workforce [...]
Update your commercial contracts for the post-Brexit regime
While certain changes are already in place as a result of Brexit, we can expect a continuous stream of legislative reform that will affect businesses [...]
Exiting your commercial lease – what are the options?
‘If your business is struggling and you lease your premises, it might be tempting to simply hand back the keys and walk away from your [...]
It is time to refresh HR policies and practices for 2021
2020 was a tumultuous year with employers having to respond rapidly to the challenges of the pandemic. Culturally the world has shifted too, with the [...]