Dilapidations are items of disrepair or defects caused by the tenant failing to maintain and repair the property in accordance with the lease, causing the landlord to suffer a financial...
There is a significant difference in the law relating to service charges on residential property as compared with commercial property. The law on service charges for residential property largely deals...
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954 Act) governs the relationship between landlords and tenants of most business premises. The rights and obligations contained in the 1954 Act supplement...
Landlords and tenants have different priorities, so it’s inevitable that they might not always see eye to eye. Disagreements between landlords and tenants can often be emotive, costly and time...
If your tenant is not paying rent, this can have a significant impact on your cash flow and may even affect the underlying value of your investment. If you have...
Landlords – how to recover possession of commercial property If you are a landlord and your tenant fails to pay rent or breaks the terms of the lease contract that...
Louise is the head of our employment team and has over 20 years’ experience in employment work, she is one of the region’s most dynamic and sought after employment lawyers. Recognised...
As a landlord, you may want to repossess your property for a number of reasons. It may be that the tenant is not paying their rent or not keeping the...
It is a difficult time when a loved one dies, even more so if you then discover their Will doesn’t include you, perhaps because it was made a long time...
In addition to disputes involving Wills and trust and inheritance, disputes can also arise between executors, trustees and beneficiaries of Wills. Common disputes we help with include disputes between executors co and...
Do you feel that you have been unfairly left out of a Will? Does the Will not adequately provide for you? Is your share being challenged? If you need to...
We advise individuals and businesses who are subject to professional disciplinary and fitness to practice investigations and proceedings. It is essential, when faced with regulatory intervention, to act quickly. We...
A business failure or bankruptcy often leads to disputes as creditors, office holders and other third parties disagree over the ownership of assets. Office holders’ (usually insolvency practitioners) are required...
Professional advice is part and parcel of business life. It is also increasingly important in our personal lives. Whether you are providing that advice or taking it, there will inevitably...
Disagreements within a business often occur, but if they escalate they can be extremely disruptive for the business and its reputation. These disputes may be between directors of the board...
Claims against banks, financial advisers and insurers have become increasingly common in recent years. These claims range from financial mis-selling to professional negligence disputes over insurance coverage and fraud. Very...
Businesses depend heavily on its business partners, suppliers and contractors for their commercial success. With numerous transactions of varying values and complexities taking place on a day-to-day basis, it’s no...
A business failure or bankruptcy often leads to disputes as creditors, office holders and other third parties disagree over the ownership of assets. Office holders’ (usually insolvency practitioners) are required...