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Releasing and varying restrictive covenants – the Supreme Court has spoken

Releasing and varying restrictive covenants – the Supreme Court has spoken

The Supreme Court has passed judgement on 6 November in the much awaited Millgate Developments/Alexander Devine/Housing Solutions case relating to s.84 LPA 1925. Michael Higgin, who leads our Strategic Land Contracts team, has read the judgment and explains.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Overage

The Nuts and Bolts of Overage

What is overage, and what should be considered if a property might be sold subject to overage?

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Construction contracts – what to look out for when purchasing a newly built commercial property

Construction contracts – what to look out for when purchasing a newly built commercial property

Our construction team explores the various constructions contracts involved in the erection of a new commercial building and what a purchaser should consider as part of its due diligence process.

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The BBC’s new ‘no bias’ rules – are they discriminatory?

The BBC’s new ‘no bias’ rules – are they discriminatory?

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Sale of Red Insure Ltd and Everest Risk Management Ltd to AssuredPartners

Sale of Red Insure Ltd and Everest Risk Management Ltd to AssuredPartners

FSP corporate team advises founders on sale.

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Releasing restrictive covenants – big judgement due this week

Releasing restrictive covenants – big judgement due this week

The Supreme Court is ruling on 6 November in the Millgate Developments/Alexander Devine/Housing Solutions case.

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My customer is insolvent – get me out of here!?

My customer is insolvent – get me out of here!?

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 makes contract termination more challenging.

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Weekly Update on Brexit Negotiations: week commencing 2 November 2020

Weekly Update on Brexit Negotiations: week commencing 2 November 2020

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Collateral warranties

Collateral warranties are firmly embedded as a feature of construction projects, particularly those requiring development finance, but what is a collateral warranty, why do they exist and are they really necessary?

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Complying with SARs

Complying with SARs

ICO publishes guidance on subject access under the GDPR.

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Grazing horses on agricultural land

Grazing horses on agricultural land

Understanding the difference between agricultural use and equestrian use and how to document a grazing arrangement.

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Change of heart: how easy it is to cancel an order for bespoke goods?

Change of heart: how easy it is to cancel an order for bespoke goods?

A recent ECJ ruling provides clarification.

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