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The commercial property market has been keenly awaiting judgment in Prudential Assurance Company Ltd and Luctor Limited and others v PR Powerhouse Ltd. The concern was that a CVA (company […]

When landlords have an express or implied right to enter premises to carry out repairs or maintenance, they have a statutory duty (The Defective Premises Act 1972) to take care […]

Following the 2007 Budget, the Rating (Empty Properties) Bill has now been published. The aim is to encourage owners to bring empty, non-domestic property back into occupation by reducing business […]

References are a common employment trap for employers. The problems that arise tend to be high on the ‘irritation’ scale .. and sometimes disproportionately expensive. Very often, the problem will […]

We are happy to be celebrating our diamond anniversary this year – sixty years is an accomplishment that our founder, Alec Willans, would have been proud of. The firm began […]

Partner Paul Gordon has prepared this simple guide to intellectual property principles, designed to help you decide whether you need to take any action to protect your interests in the […]

After five years of legal proceedings, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has, today (10th April 2007) ruled against Natallie Evans. The Court held unanimously that […]

Construction law expert, Graeme Roberts, reports on the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, which come into force on 6 April 2007. These regulations, introduced in 1995, have been […]

Six months ago, it became easier for the public to obtain court documents. Now, if a dispute involves issues you’d rather keep confidential you may need to look at ways […]

It’s amazing how many employers perceive redundancy as something quite separate from dismissal, says one of our employment lawyers. At a rough estimate, at least 40 per cent of unfair […]