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Overage is the legal device by which a seller can benefit from an uplift in the value of land after he has sold it. It is becoming increasingly popular as […]

If you want to change the use of land or develop on it, you need planning permission – but that’s not the whole story. As a recent case shows, having […]

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 can have an impact on building work close to or adjoining any waterways. Under the Act, it is an offence to intentionally kill or […]

Limited liability partnerships have now been around for some seven years. Many partnerships have converted, as we ourselves have just done, and new start-ups are increasingly opting for the flexibility […]

We are often consulted about long-term absentees and whether they are protected by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). One particular concern is whether employers should continue to pay full sick […]

Clients often want to know whether they can alter clauses in employees’ contracts, eg changing their place of work or working hours. Many contracts have a clause reserving the employer’s […]

Since last summer’s floods, various reports have indicated that flooding is likely to increase as a result of climate change. Sir Michael Pitt was appointed to review the flood related […]

This Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords in June. One of its aims is to reduce the amount of energy a building needs and ensure that […]

In the past couple of months there has been a sharp increase in the number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal immigrants. Since February, when there was a change […]

We are proud to have been awarded a prestigious Lexcel quality mark – becoming one of a handful of firms in Gloucestershire to attain Lexcel accreditation. Lexcel is a quality […]