The Legal Blog
Rent arrear protection for commercial tenants under review
As the Country entered lockdown in March 2020, the Government introduced various measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many focused on giving commercial tenants temporary protections to assist during [...]
How to dismiss an employee correctly
No one wants to be in a situation where they feel they have to dismiss an employee. However, not every hire works out perfectly. If you’ve tried everything you can [...]
What effect has the pandemic had on late payments?
Evidence shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated a culture of longstanding late payment problems for UK businesses. Research by the Institute of Directors has identified that almost two in [...]
Is there really a compensation culture?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “where there’s a blame, there’s a claim.” If you’re wondering where the statement came from or what it alludes to then we’re here to explain [...]
Legal News: Judgment for commercial rent arrears in a case involving COVID-19 issues obtained by landlord
We have the first reported judgment of a landlord’s claim for commercial rent arrears concerning issues raised in a tenant’s defence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the [...]
Who keeps the kids after a divorce?
Divorce is difficult, but even more so when you have children together. Many people try to stick it out for the kids, but when you know it’s time to part, [...]