Employee, worker or self-employed? Comparing status and rights

The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as...

Ecommerce refresher for retailers trading online in the UK

Ecommerce is a fast-moving medium for retailers and, whether you have an established online presence...

Due diligence – ensuring a business acquisition benefits from the contracts

Due diligence – ensuring a business acquisition benefits from the contracts If you have spotted...

Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition

Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition If you are considering buying a commercial property...

Downstream greenhouse gas emissions must be considered when granting planning permission 

The Supreme Court handed down a groundbreaking judgement which establishes that scope 3 emissions should...

Double taxation jeopardy: Did you loosen your ties to the UK sufficiently? 

The Upper Tribunal (UT) heard an appeal regarding the residence status of a taxpayer and...

Don’t misrepresent your intention to terminate a commercial lease. 

This case is one of the few decisions on compensation for misrepresentation under Section 37A...

Don’t keep a company trading if it should go into liquidation

The High Court has handed down an important judgement against two former directors who were...

Don’t get mugged

The Law Society has recently issued a campaign called “dontgetmugged” to highlight compensation paid to...

Don’t let your money pour down the drain

Defects in drainage systems are a major cause of damage to a property but are...

Does your will take advantage of the new inheritance tax ‘residence nil rate band’?

Does your will take advantage of the new inheritance tax ‘residence nil rate band’? Nobody...

Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords

Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords No commercial landlord wants their property empty.  A vacant...