Haystacks hiding homes : Concealed development – a reminder of...
In the not so distant past, it was possible to achieve a lawful status for an unauthorised development, notwithstanding concealment and deception. Now, following judgments...
Blogs
The Sun Continues to Shine on Town and Village Greens
The Commons Act 2006 permits anyone to apply to register land as a town and village green where a significant number of people from a...
Gaenor Thomas
Associate, Commercial PropertyRights of Employees During a Heatwave
With temperatures reaching north of 30 degrees throughout the UK in the last few days, the country is in the middle of a heatwave, with...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorNew Deadlines For Changes in Company Ownership
Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership from this month, under the so-called PSC regime. The move is happening as...
Danielle Collett-Bruce
Senior Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateGood intentions not enough in wage calculations
Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorEmily Fitzpatrick Named as ERMAS 2017 Award Finalist
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we can announce that Emily Fitzpatrick, Partner in Leasehold Enfranchisement, is a finalist in the Regional Professional...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementThe Generation Gap
With the election looming, BBC2’s Newsnight recently dedicated a programme to what issues matter to younger and older voters in the upcoming general election. It...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyWorkforce wellbeing must include mental health awareness
Understanding of mental health issues is high on the agenda, thanks to the involvement of the younger members of the Royal family in the Heads...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorDealing with Coy Insurers
If you have a good claim for a substantial sum which your opponent would not be able to pay themselves if judgment was obtained, but...
Paul Grimwood
Partner & Accredited MediatorThe Importance of a Shareholders Agreement
The importance of a shareholders agreement should never be underestimated. Unlike a company’s articles of association which is a matter of public record, a shareholders...
