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Property considerations for Leisure & Hospitality owners selling their business

When selling your business, the premises can be one of the most important assets involved in the transaction. Whether you own the freehold or lease your premises, navigating the complexities and understanding the legal issues...
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Gifts made in contemplation of death – are they valid?

In England and Wales, the usual position for a person to make gifts would be to include the same in their will (subject to the strict requirements as regards the formalities set out in the...
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How do I explain to the board¦the benefits of mediation?

A dispute has arisen and mediation has been suggested as an option. The board wants to know more about what this involves. Read on for our answers to some frequently asked questions. What is mediation?...
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Getting your house in order¦preparing for litigation

A dispute is brewing and you are not sure if it can be resolved. Here are some tips to help prepare the business and reduce the risk of an adverse outcome. Who has been involved...
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Spotlight on¦service of court proceedings.

In this Spotlight on¦ article we give some food for thought on potential issues around service of proceedings. Do you have internal processes for bringing court proceedings to your attention quickly, particularly if your business...
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How do I explain to the board¦Part 36 offers

In our How do I explain to the board¦ series of articles, Rowan Turrall, Partner and head of our dispute resolution team, answers some of the frequently asked questions that in-house legal teams may face...
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Getting your house in order¦departing executives

The scenario A member of the leadership team is leaving, and it looks like things might become bitter. The issues that can arise often overlap between the remits of the HR and the legal functions...
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Beddoes applications: Costs in trust claims and trustee expenses

In our article Beddoes applications – when, what & how? we explain what a Beddoes application is, why it may be brought, and how to make one. In this follow-up article, we focus specifically on...
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When is a gift not a gift?

In some circumstances, it is possible for alleged gifts to be overturned. In order to do so a detailed analysis of the circumstances leading up to the alleged gift will need to be examined. In...
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I have a default judgment against me – What can I do?

A default judgment can be obtained when a defendant fails to respond to a claim issued against them within the specified time. A default judgment can then be entered without the court considering the merits...
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Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) FAQ’s

What is an EHCNA and how to request one? This is the first step in the EHC Plan (EHCP) process. It is asking the local authority to carry out a holistic assessment of a child...
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Technical note: Court permits the retrospective appointment of liquidators

The Business Support and Insolvency Team at Boyes Turner acted for the joint liquidators who made a successful application for their retrospective appointment as liquidators of a company. The case In the case of Re...
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Inclusivity and respectful communication in the workplace

In this episode Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss tell the significance of mindful language in fostering a respectful work environment.
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Essential property considerations for UK business owners selling their established business

When selling a business, the premises can be one of the most important assets involved in the transaction. Whether you own the freehold or lease your premises, navigating the complexities and understanding the legal issues...
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Going green: unlocking sustainability in commercial leases

In an evolving commercial property sector, environmental sustainability is no longer a buzzword. As corporate occupiers favour buildings with enhanced aesthetics and greener credentials, the green lease is gaining traction as a means of embedding...
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Does an Agency Worker have the right to receive full pay whilst on suspension under the Agency Workers Regulations?

Using temporary agency workers supplied through an employment business can provide many companies with a flexible staffing resource. Agency workers can, in essence, be engaged at short notice for short periods with none of the...

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