The Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act has made significant changes to the sale of goods landscape, introducing new terms into consumer contracts and new remedies where the seller is in breach.
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Can you enforce a Judgment after 6 years?
Tom Maple, head of the Dispute Resolution team, considers whether you can enforce a judgment after 6 years have expired in light of the provisions of the Limitation Act.
Motor Vehicles and Satisfactory Quality – The Consumer Rights Act 2015
Tom Maple, head of the Automotive Team at FSP, considers a key change to the sale of goods act legislation brought about in the Consumer Rights Act 2015, namely the right to reject within 30 days.
Decree absolute is not enough
The case of Wyatt v Vince is a salutary reminder that finalising a divorce by obtaining decree absolute is not sufficient to avoid a subsequent financial claim against you by your former spouse.
Councils lose on affordable housing
Anna Zatouroff from our Commercial Property Team considers the Government’s recent victory over two local councils in the battle over affordable housing levies.
SDLT changes for non-residential properties
Lauren Walker from our Real Estate Team looks at the latest changes to the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for commercial and non-residential properties.
Data Encryption – ICO Guidance Update
Cathrine Ripley summarises the key changes introduced by the ICO’s recent updates to its guidance on data encryption.
Tax avoidance schemes – advising on the risk of failure
Tom Maple looks at two recent cases regarding tax avoidance and the need for advisers advising on all tax avoidance schemes to provide clear comprehensive advice.
What are a landowner’s options for strategic land development?
Vicky McDonald and Michael Higgin from our Commercial Property Team take a look at what choices landowners have when considering how their land could be used for development.
Useful links
The startup with FSP team have collated links to useful resources set out below for anyone who is looking to set up a new business.
An alternative to the freezing injunction?
Bill Dixon, a partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution Team, considers whether a notification order presents an attractive cheaper alternative to the freezing injunction.
New power of social investment for charities
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 enshrines the power for charities to make social investments. Anna Zatouroff explains how charities can enter into social investments.