Business checklist for admitting a new partner
If you have decided that the time has come to admit a new member to...
Breach of confidence and a director’s liability
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question as to whether a director...
Beware of the liability cap in a letter of intent
Facts:
CLS Civil Engineering Limited (CLS) is a developer and WJG Evans and Sons (WJGE) is...
Beware of disrespecting improvement notices and mitigating factors
The Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that the Upper Tribunal (UT) had erred in fettering...
Beware increased fraud risk during the coronavirus – nine scams to watch out for
Unfortunately, alongside all the goodwill and community spirit which is coming to the fore during...
Betting the farm when you marry without a prenuptial agreement?
According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the...
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes Once signed, a contract represents...
Be aware of dishonesty in serious injury claims
Facts:
In July 2018, Ms. Williams-Henry suffered a moderately severe traumatic brain injury and other multiple...
Banks can charge a profit margin on FRTBLs, even if undisclosed
Facts:
The claimants were four small or medium-sized enterprises that entered into fixed-interest rate “tailored business...
Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land
Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your...
Aster Communities ordered to pay costs of tenant’s expert in service charge dispute.
ASTER COMMUNITIES v KERRY CHAPMAN AND OTHERS UKUT 0177 (LC) See the full judgment...
Asset demerger and reduction of capital – ensure that you comply with statutory requirements
The High Court was faced with the question of whether a scheme and the associated...