Sell-side deal fees are not deductible

The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s (CoA) decision clarifying that fees incurred after...

Security of Tenure in commercial leases

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 set up a regime for commercial properties to grant...

Securing access for a commercial property

Securing access for a commercial property Once a commercial tenant has agreed a lease and...

Secrets of success in manufacturing agreements

Relationships with manufacturers can become the backbone of your business in the long term, which...

Schedule of Condition

These come in two forms.  The first relates to a failure to repair a property...

Safety first!  An ounce of prevention precludes a slew of litigation.

The Court of Appeal (CoA) reviewed a criminal conviction and the correlated fines in a...

Risks and rewards with a personal guarantee

Risks and rewards with a personal guarantee The most common reason why a director will...

Risk management by company directors during the COVID-19 crisis

With the business world in turmoil due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus and...

Right to rent checks – Landlords and the Immigration Act 2014

With 1 February 2016 looming around the corner, it is imperative for private landlords in...

Retirement: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

April 2011 saw the phasing out of the default retirement age with the Employment Equality...

Retaining ownership of your goods via a retention of title clause

A retention of title clause can be a useful way to protect yourself in business...

Restrictive covenants: yes, an original vendor can release them

Facts: Mr Mackenzie and Ms Cheung both own properties on Selsdon Road. He owns number 432...