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Commercial contracts often contain what is known as a liquidated damages clause. One party may have to pay the other a pre-agreed sum for failing to meet a particular obligation […]

Balancing your wishes and the expectations of the next generation can be emotional and sometimes extremely complicated. Hopefully, you will have given due thought and consideration as to what is […]

1 January 2015 saw the introduction of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) which replaced the existing Single Farm Payment Scheme. Changes under this new legislation include the new online CAP […]

Litigation is a very expensive way of resolving disputes and it is not uncommon for the cost of issuing, or defending, a claim to exceed the damages. One way of […]

In Thomas Pink Limited v Victoria’s Secrets UK Limited, the British shirt maker issued court proceedings for trademark infringement against lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret over the right to use the […]

Restrictions on the title to registered land can cause undue problems when it comes to a sale. They are often registered to protect the interests of third parties who have […]

The Autumn Statement in December saw wholesale revisions of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) system. The changes will bring major savings on residential transactions below £937,500 but anything above […]

New regulations which came into force on 31 January 2015 have made it easier for companies and LLPs to choose or change their name. The Company, Limited Liability Partnership and […]

The implications of the ruling in Oliver v Symons are quite significant. A right of way granted for vehicular access was strictly limited to the width of the existing track. […]

Whether you are a small company with two, or a larger business with multiple shareholders, it is impossible to overstate the importance of having a properly drafted shareholders’ agreement. The […]