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Global Legal Network Global Advocaten Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
We are delighted to announce that our international legal network, Global Advocaten, has launched a…
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Developers! Beware of Restrictive Covenants!
Julia Mactear of our property disputes team reviews the locally and nationally significant case of The Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust v (1) Millgate Developments Limited and (2) Housing Solutions Limited. This case is an important Court of Appeal decision which examines whether a developer can apply to retrospectively modify restrictive covenants post development, on public interest grounds under s.84 Law of Property Act 1925.
Why FSP is proactively seeking to develop and incentivise women
Ahead of International Women’s Day partner Penelope Garden reflects on the importance of embracing diversity.
Wedding planning? Add pre-nuptial agreements to the list
Sue Baker explains the nature of pre-nuptial agreements in the UK.
Stupid cupid
Tips for mitigating the potential fallout from office romances.
Immigration information
The Government sets out plans in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
No-deal Brexit: How to prepare in the consumer goods sector?
Cathrine Ripley, head of our Commercial and Technology/IP department reviews the guidance issued by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy on earlier this month about how the consumer goods sector may prepare in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Changes to tenant fees from June
The Tenant Fees Act will come into force on 1 June 2019, with the effect of banning or restricting fees charged by landlord and letting agents to tenants.
My property is subject to a restrictive covenant prohibiting my intended use. Now what?
In this article our Real Estate team looks at the options available for dealing with problematic restrictive covenants.
What is the law of Commonhold?
Commonhold as a tenure of ownership is in the spotlight. The Law Commission has recently announced plans to reinvigorate its use as a replacement for the existing “leasehold” mechanism for ownership of flats and other multi-occupancy buildings.
New standards for Social Media Influencers
Cathrine Ripley, head of the Commercial and Technology/IP department reviews the CMA’s new guidance on celebrities and other social media influencers’ obligation of transparency when endorsing a product or service.
