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Anonymous Surrogacy: A Stern Warning from the Court
Consideration of recent anonymous surrogacy cases Re H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWHC 220 and Re B and C v D and H (Anonymous Surrogacy) [2025] EWFC 366
Trade Marks: Does registering a phrase mean that you own it?
A small business, Allie Rose Co. has surrendered its US trade mark for the phrase “Hot Girls Read” following criticism on social media.
Getting the deal right early: Key considerations when negotiating Heads of Terms for a Commercial Lease
Lauren Walker, a Partner in our Real Estate Team, looks at some of the key terms you may wish to consider when agreeing Heads of Terms for a new commercial letting.
What is it: A Deed of Surrender
Explaining the document which formally ends a commercial lease before its expiry date.
Incoming! Reform of the Planning Committee!
Legal Director Vicky McDonald comments, as the Government publishes its response to the consultation on the reform of planning committees
House of Lords report on earned settlement and citizenship reforms
The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee have published a report on the proposed reforms to settlement and citizenship, contributing to the ongoing conversation regarding these controversial proposals.
Engaging an agency or influencer: What should the contract say?
Many businesses now rely on external partners to support their marketing, either through traditional marketing agencies or social media influencers. If your business is engaging either, the contract should clearly allocate responsibilities, set approval processes, and address the legal and reputational risks that can arise from advertising activity.
Maintenance Pending Suit Applications – When Are They Worth the Cost?
Recent case law has shone a spotlight on when a maintenance pending suit application should be brought and what points you should consider when assessing the prospects of any application.
The UK–EU Youth Experience Scheme
The UK-EU Youth Experience Scheme promises to improve mobility for young people in the UK and EU – if both sides can agree terms.
What is it: A Licence to Alter
An overview of the document which permits a tenant to carry out work to a leased property