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Dispute Resolution | 16th December 2016

Mitson or Gloves on: An inheritance issue

The much publicised case of Ilott -v- Mitson, which has already taken up its fair share of court time finally made its way to the...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Commercial Property | 13th December 2016

Airbnb: short term lets could result in a breach of...

Leaseholders who have taken advantage of Airbnb type short term lettings, may now be scrutinising their leases, following the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands...

Anne Bridger

Senior Solicitor, Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 13th December 2016

Right to Rent and Ban on Tenants’ Fees – A...

On 1 December new criminal penalties came into force for landlords who knowingly let their property to an illegal immigrant. “One Million Landlords at Risk...

Roderick Campbell

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 13th December 2016

New Requirements for Property Insurance – Disclosure of Risks

The Insurance Act 2015 changes the law in relation to insurance contracts (including ordinary buildings insurance, title indemnity insurance policies and environmental policies) entered into...

Gaenor Thomas

Associate, Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 13th December 2016

Acquiring business premises – a beginner’s guide

Business has been going well and it’s time to expand. Your spare room has served its purpose and you now want to find the perfect...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial & Corporate | 13th December 2016

The one time you should look for the price tag...

The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned,...

Nigel Maud

Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLP
Dispute Resolution | 12th December 2016

The Rule of Law

Who would be a judge in the current febrile atmosphere where a High Court decision can provoke that organ of moderation The Daily Mail in...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Employment | 6th December 2016

How employers can say no, without saying a word

As the countdown to the festive season gets underway, employers juggling the pre-Christmas workload need to ensure workers are enabled to take their rest breaks....

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Awards | 18th November 2016

HART BROWN IS A DOUBLE AWARD WINNER AT THE LAWNET...

Hart Brown has been awarded the LawNet Mark of Excellence for the second year running. In addition Commercial & Corporate solicitor, Danielle Collett-Bruce, was awarded...

Nigel Maud

Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLP
Employment | 17th November 2016

Hot air and bra sizes all add to the discrimination...

The news that Airbnb has adopted a new anti-discrimination code, following accusations of racism by hosts on the home-sharing site, highlights the growing challenge in...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator