InsightsArchive for the ‘’ Category

  • Filter by expertise

  • Filter by type

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?

Read article
Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

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.

Read article
No-deal immigration

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.

Read article
Holiday pay alert!

Holiday pay alert!

Our employment team explains an important decision for those with employees who work part of a year.

Read article
I do not consent!

I do not consent!

Our employment team reports on a significant GDPR fine issued for relying on employee consent to processing.

Read article
Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

There may be some truth in the maxim “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” but for many organisations planning for a no-deal Brexit is easier said than done. We look at a few of the key issues to consider.

Read article
A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

Read article
The importance of documenting oral agreements when dealing with registered land

The importance of documenting oral agreements when dealing with registered land

Real Estate Associate, Gaye King, looks into the importance of formally documenting oral agreements relating to rights of way over registered land.

Read article
Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

We conclude our review of legal issues arising upon the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. In this, the third and final article in our series, our commercial property partner Richard Higgs considers the ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ aspects.

Read article
Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has amended its guidance on the time limit for responding to a subject access request (SAR).

Read article
Health is everyone’s business

Health is everyone’s business

We report on government proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss.

Read article
What’s bugging you?

What’s bugging you?

Ian Machray explores whether an employee’s secret recording of a meeting is likely to amount to misconduct.

Read article