FSP advises the shareholders of Ignite Energy Ltd on sale of shares to Inspired Energy PLC
Shareholders of Ignite Energy have sold 40% of the company to Inspired Energy PLC for an initial consideration of £6,600,000.
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SDLT, and when is a house not a dwelling?
Michael Higgin highlights a recent Stamp Duty Land Tax case, where the taxpayer avoided the 3% additional dwelling SDLT surcharge.
Is the building in good condition? Take a closer look
Dean Bickford, a partner in our Real Estate team, looks at the importance of pre-acquisition surveys and what you should be aware of.
Pitfalls to be aware of when taking on a new lease
When taking on a commercial lease, many factors come into play – here are the main issues that tenants need to think about before going ahead.
Does Brexit give a right to end a lease?
Does the UK’s departure from the EU frustrate a commercial lease?
Dangers of non-disclosure in discrimination
We highlight the key points of a recent report regarding non-disclosure agreements.
A right to re-engage?
Ian Machray explores whether a tribunal can force an employer to re-engage a dismissed employee?
Social media strife
Katie Burley explores whether an employer can be liable for an employee’s Facebook posts?
Exceptional and unforeseeable?
Our employment team offers further clarification on voluntary overtime and holiday pay.
FSP advises Aljac shareholders on sale of shares to ELAFLEX group
ALJAC joins forces with the ELAFLEX group.
Sale of Hettle Andrews to AssuredPartners agreed
FSP corporate team advises founders on sale.
The “Wetherspoons Will” Case: Will Executed in a Pub Overturned for Lack of Capacity
In a very unusual decision a Will was ruled to be invalid on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity despite there being no medical expert evidence adduced by either side. Katharine Riley examines the approach to the evidence taken in the case of Dean Hughes v Hermes Rodrigues in May 2019, and reviews challenges to Wills based on capacity issues and the rules on the burden of proof.