Getting vacant possession for redevelopment
Where a business tenant has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, the landlord’s ability to get vacant possession of the property is [...]
Resolving a minority shareholder dispute
Power among the shareholders of a company is generally measured by the size of their shareholdings and accordingly their voting rights. Usually, the more shares [...]
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land
Does your business own land that is ripe for development? If so, how do you get the best value from a potential developer? The price [...]
Directors Duties – Do you know your responsibilities as a director?
The directors of a company have duties imposed on them by law. Directors’ duties before the Companies Act 2006 (the Act), were built on equitable [...]
Changing a will after someone has died: it is possible and it could save you money
Sometimes the generosity of a friend or relative leaving you a gift in their will can backfire if it turns out your estate will need [...]
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 if you supply goods on credit, as it provides you [...]
Claiming your rightful inheritance
If a loved one, or someone you were financially dependent on, has died and either left you out of their will entirely or failed to [...]
Selling your land through a conditional contract
If a developer wants to buy your land you will want them to sign on the dotted line as soon as possible. But what if [...]
Management buyouts: funding options
Getting the finance in place to enable a management buyout to proceed can be challenging for the management team. There will be a number of [...]
Stamp Duty Land Tax: why it costs more to buy a second home
The introduction of a higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for people who own more than one residential property has proved controversial as [...]