New director-member joining your company? Time to review your shareholder agreement
If you are planning to appoint a new director to work in your business who will also acquire shares in your company then, as well [...]
Making your commercial property portfolio more sustainable
Growing evidence of climate change has put sustainability firmly on the commercial property agenda. Owners, occupiers, and lenders are increasingly focused on 'ESG' which refers [...]
Winding up and closing down a company cleanly
While many founders and business owners will implement succession plans to sell or pass their business to a new generation of owners, sometimes it is [...]
Contract pricing in commercial agreements – pitfalls to avoid
If you are a fan of Marmite or Hellman’s mayonnaise, you may recall a brief dispute that broke out between Tesco and Unilever in late [...]
Landlord’s options if a tenant breaches repair obligations
Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the [...]
Obligations under a full repairing and insuring commercial lease
Keeping commercial property insured and in good repair is important for both landlords and tenants, but for slightly different reasons. The tenant wants to be [...]
Business checklist for admitting a new partner
If you have decided that the time has come to admit a new member to your partnership, then there are a number of important steps [...]
Water, drainage, and sewers; out of sight, but not out of mind
When contemplating our business properties, attention tends to focus on the visible aspects, such as the architectural design or practical aspects such as access facilities [...]
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 or are just starting out, a periodic review of changes [...]
Commercial Service Charges – Landlord v. Tenant
What is a Service Charge? A service charge is a mechanism within a commercial lease that enables the landlord to recover the costs of running [...]