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Tips on negotiating Heads of Terms on property transactions
Getting a set of heads of terms that fairly describe the terms of a new letting is a balancing act. Too little detail in the heads of terms and you risk encountering unforeseen commercial or practical obstacles in a transaction when you are already well advanced in your legal negotiations. Too much detail at the heads of terms stage and you risk wasting time by ‘rehearsing’ the negotiation of the deal itself.
Workers gain further rights
We review the changes to worker rights coming April 2020.
Indecent contact?
We analyse a case on whether massaging an employee’s shoulders was found to be sexual harassment.
A vegetarian belief
We explore whether vegetarianism can qualify as a ‘philosophical’ belief for the purposes of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Cap on redundancy pay
Where employees bring contractual redundancy claims, does their statutory redundancy entitlement count towards the cap on breach of contract claims?
“Title Absolute” and “Possessory Title” – what does this mean?
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team, looks at the importance of understanding the different types of title which can be given when land is registered at the Land Registry.
Multiple Dwellings relief from Stamp Duty
The Residential Conveyancing team considers the Multiple Dwellings Relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Can you trade mark the shape of a product?
This article examines the recent EU decision declaring invalid a trade mark for the shape of a lego brick.
Have you received a fake trade mark renewal notice
Rogue traders have been sending fake trade mark renewal notices out to unsuspecting companies and individuals demanding inflated trade mark renewal fees. Do you know how to spot one?
Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation
Lauren Walker, a associate in the Real Estate Team, looks at the importance of understanding and complying with HMO licensing requirements.
No-deal immigration
Imelda Reddington summarises the latest government plans for immigration rules in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Holiday pay alert!
Our employment team explains an important decision for those with employees who work part of a year.
