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The Renters’ Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025 and now the bill only needs to pass through the House of Lords before it receives royal assent and becomes law. We have outlined a brief overview of the recent...
A new era in litigation started on 1 October 2023 which dictates that claims up to £100,000 are now subject to fixed costs. This means that a successful party will only be able to claim a fixed amount of costs from the unsuccessful party, irrespective...
Bounce Back loans During the coronavirus outbreak the Bounce Back Loan Scheme was launched to assist businesses financially who, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, were affected financially with cash flow issues, lack of revenue and could...
Setting up a franchise network can be a fantastic way to rapidly expand a successful business concept while limiting your financial risk. However, there are a number of key practical and legal requirements for setting up a franchise that it is important to...
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant in the UK that causes a lot of concern to homeowners due to the potential damage it can cause to buildings and other structures. Due to its fast growth, and ability to break through cracks and other weaknesses in...
When looking at a property to buy, one of the most important things to understand is whether it is freehold or leasehold. This can impact what you can do with the property, as well as how much it may cost you on an ongoing basis. Simply put, the main...
The prospect of buying or selling a business can be a daunting one, particularly if you have very little previous experience with commercial transactions. No two business sales are ever likely to be identical, but there are several standard processes and...
Plagiarism and other forms of brand abuse can do irreparable damage to a business, whether you value the brand, are design focused, or even product innovators. Unfortunately, an inspired product that sells well is going to lead to counterfeits being made or...
If you have a new invention, the chances are that you either want to exploit it yourself or licence it to other businesses or manufacturers in order to make money. However, without the right protection, licencing or otherwise disposing of your intellectual...
Every limited company in England and Wales must by law have articles of association. For every company with two or more shareholders, it is strongly recommended that you complement the articles of association with a shareholders’ agreement. These two...
