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What are directors’ duties?
October 30, 2020In this back to basics article, we take a brief look at directors’ duties. Whilst directors of companies have always had certain duties placed upon them, the Companies Act 2006 set out seven key duties owed by a...
UK COVID-19: Government extends protections for commercial tenants
September 18, 2020After much speculation, on 15 September 2020 the UK Government further extended protections to business tenants in England. Current COVID-19 protections for commercial tenants Currently, commercial tenants benef...
Planning reform 2020: simplifying use classes
August 6, 2020Whilst news outlets widely reported on Government plans to help ‘extend homes upwards and revitalise town centres’, by broadening the permitted developments rights to demolish and rebuild unused buildings, a...
The “New Normal” – is your business ready?
June 22, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19), leisure and retail businesses It is fair to say that the recent lockdown arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic has knocked the UK economy for six. Many businesses have been unable to trade...
A guide to buying and selling a veterinary practice
May 27, 2020The sale or purchase of a veterinary practice is likely to be one of the largest financial transactions that a vet will enter into. Whether selling or buying, it is important for vets to understand the process i...
World IP Day 2020
April 26, 2020Did you know it’s IP Awareness Day today? Whilst perhaps not quite so well known as Valentine’s Day or Easter, the event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise...
Points to consider when buying or selling a dental practice
April 24, 2020There are a number of points to consider when buying and selling dental practices. A solicitor experienced in dental transactions knows the important questions to ask, so as to be able to offer the best service ...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): commercial property landlords and tenants
April 14, 2020Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 prevents landlords from forfeiting ‘relevant business tenancies’ until at least 30 June. However, tenants should think twice before withholding rent and other lease pay...
COVID-19: moving house
March 30, 2020As you may of heard, the government has now issued guidance for people buying and selling homes during the COVID-19 period. There are various elements to the guidance with sections aimed at estate agents, convey...
