The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a policy paper just published. The…
Employment Non-Competes Look Set To Shrink
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The Timeline of Buying a House: Understanding the Process
Purchasing a house is a significant milestone and a complex process that requires careful planning, research, and patience. From finding the right property to completing the transaction, the journey of…
What Happens When a Parent Breaches a Court Order?
When a court issues an order, it is legally binding and must be followed by all parties involved. Unfortunately, there are instances where one parent may disregard or breach a…
Commercial Landlord Must Payback Proceeds of Crime
A commercial landlord has been forced to pay back £174,000 in rental income that was declared to be the proceeds of crime. The tenant was operating an unlawful shisha smoking…
Inheritance Disputes Rise as Blended Families Face Complex Challenges
Any fans of the mega-hit TV series Succession, which follows the fortunes of the Roy siblings, will know how fraught inheritance issues can be when there’s no clear inheritance plan…
A Guide to LGBTQ+ Employment Rights in the UK
In recent decades, significant progress has been made in the UK regarding the protection and promotion of LGBTQ+ rights, including within the realm of employment. As an inclusive society, the…
Commercial Update 99 – Dealing With Restrictive Covenants
Following a few enquiries on the subject over the last week, this week’s update deals with the vexing issue of how to challenge/deal with a restrictive covenant. Examples of restrictive…
Commercial Update 98: Renters and Reform, What’s Being Planned?
You will have been made aware of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill (the Bill), introduced to Parliament on 17 May with the stated aim of transforming the rental housing landscape in…
Government Announces Changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Clauses
The Department for Business and Trade published the policy paper “Smarter Regulations to Grow the Economy” on 10 May announcing a number of Employment Law measures intended to grow the…
A Guide to 100% Mortgages
A 100% mortgage is a type of mortgage that allows a borrower to borrow the entire purchase price of the property without having to put down a deposit. This means…
Commercial Update 97 – Why Have A Written Partnership Agreement?
Following a question this week and with the help of my colleague Alice Galley, I thought it would be worth setting out the advantages of formalising on oral partnership. The…
Commercial Update 95: Green Lease Overview
Following on from last week’s update and with thanks to my colleague Matthew Wernham for his assistance, I’ve been asked to unpack the concept of green leases a little more….
