Author Archive

Mark Banham predicts that enhanced rights coming into force on 1st November will lead to more tenant’s associations seeking formal ‘recognition’ under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and landlords must be aware of their duties.

When is a licence actually a lease? Dean Bickford from our Commercial Property team considers the consequences of a licence to occupy actually being a lease.

Employment claims statistics and reform progress report.

A balancing act between the employee’s obligations and employer’s constructive knowledge.

Do promoted employees have to sign a new contract?

Can you terminate an employee for a uniform policy breach?

Time is running out for landlords to apply for licences under new legislation that took effect on 1 October 2018. Are you prepared?

James Burgess, a partner in our commercial property team, examines the upcoming change in the treatment of main residences for the purpose of the 3% SDLT surcharge.

Joanna Stepien, a solicitor in the Commercial Property Team considers the public’s common law right to pass over highways.

…but Court of Appeal rejects discrimination claims.

A cautionary tale of when a resignation is not a resignation.

Ian Machray reports on new Acas guidance.