Secrets of success in manufacturing agreements
Relationships with manufacturers can become the backbone of your business in the long term, which is why it is important to have legal agreements in [...]
Ten key negotiating points when taking a new commercial lease
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. The landlord wants a [...]
Selling a business? Make sure you clear out any skeletons first
Preparation is the key to success with most things in life and is particularly important when you are trying to attract a buyer for your [...]
Extending your commercial property
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether [...]
Resolving a commercial lease dispute in a recession
With the UK economy currently in the deepest recession since records began, disputes between landlords and tenants are beginning to rise as pressure mounts on [...]
Employee, worker or self-employed? Comparing status and rights
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case [...]
Warning Break Clause Ahead!
A break clause in a commercial lease can be vital for a tenant. Our Property team is often asked to advise on the exercise of [...]
Legal tips for optimising the sale value of commercial property
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without [...]
The key legal issues to take you from startup to scale up
Starting any new business comes with a steep learning curve, especially as a founder when you often find yourself wearing all the management hats. This [...]
Can employers insist employees get vaccinated?
The rollout of the vaccination programme has been welcomed as the beginning of the end for the Covid-19 pandemic. For many employers, ensuring their workforce [...]