The exponential growth of AirBnB is a shining example of the so-called “sharing economy”. Mark Banham from our commercial property team considers the potential perils that hosts may encounter whilst using this service.
Ian Machray considers why the UK is still an ideal destination for international business, despite having opted to leave the European Union.
Working late in the modern age. Bill Dixon, a partner in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team considers a recent commercial court judgment on the legal meaning of “close of business”.
Designated Premises Supervisors named on licenses permitting the sale of alcohol may need to carefully review their role and responsibilities. Mark Banham from our Licensing Team looks at a recent court decision.
Robert Woodhouse, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, takes a closer look at the law of set-off and when you can set one monetary claim off against another.
Robert Woodhouse, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, takes a closer look at illegal contracts and a recent case involving insider information and betting on the share price.
Robert Woodhouse, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, takes a closer look at the law of bankruptcy, focusing on the major asset in most bankruptcies, the family home.
Tom Maple, partner in the Dispute Resolution team, takes a closer look at the review of the Bills of Sale Acts, with a particular focus on Logbook Loans, and the Law Commissions proposals for reform.
The process to appeal Business Rates assessments in England is being overhauled in 2017 to coincide with the 2017 Rating Revaluation. Anna Zatouroff, a senior associate in our Commercial Property team, outlines the new system.
Cathrine Ripley, partner in the Commercial & Technology team, considers the aftermath of the European Commission’s adoption of the EU-US Privacy Shield arrangement.
Bill Dixon, a partner in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team, considers a recent Supreme Court decision allowing damages for malicious prosecution of civil proceedings.