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- Criminal Law
What Are Business Owners’ Anti-Money Laundering Responsibilities?
Although no one expects business owners to become experts at detecting white-collar crime, under money laundering regulations, certain businesses ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
When Should I Commission Searches For My Commercial Property Transaction?
The short answer is always! When you purchase, or as a tenant, lease your commercial property, it should be worth considering commissioning a ...
- Employment Law
Harpur Trust v Brazel: Supreme Court Clarifies Holiday Pay Calculation for Part-Year Workers
In Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC21, the Supreme Court clarified how holiday pay should be calculated for part-time and part-year workers. Here, ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
What are Commercial Property Standard Enquiries?
When selling or leasing your non-residential property, you are likely to be asked to complete Commercial Property Standard Enquiry (CPSE) forms. At ...
- Debt Recovery
Late Payment Law FAQs
SMEs lose millions of pounds every year due to late payment of invoices. According to the Federation for Small Businesses, 62% of small businesses ...
- Commercial Law
What Is A Commercial Rent Review?
If you are leasing commercial premises your commercial tenancy agreement will likely include a clause relating to a rent review. To protect your best ...
- Commercial Law
What Can I Do If My Business Insurer Does Not Pay Out On My Policy?
If you have regularly paid for business insurance, for example, commercial property contents insurance, business interruption insurance, or public ...
- Employment Law
Is An HR Consultant’s Legal Advice Covered By Legal Privilege?
Although HR advisors provide an invaluable service to SMEs, employers need to be aware that any legal advice they provide is not covered by legal ...
- Residential Conveyancing
Landlords Beware: Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the Act) came into force on 30th June 2022, paving the way for new leasehold properties, with the ...
- Civil Litigation
What The Renters Reform Bill Means For Landlords
The Renters Reform Bill 2022 (the Bill) has now been published. It contains several highly controversial changes that will dramatically transform the ...