UK opens door to citizenship for 300,000 HK residents
We have already seen an increase in queries from Hong Kong residents who wish to consider their UK immigration options, driven by the...
We have already seen an increase in queries from Hong Kong residents who wish to consider their UK immigration options, driven by the...
As we enter the second step of the second phase of the UK government's phased plan to deal with COVID-19, many are beginning to consider...
Sally Challen has been permitted by the courts to inherit her late husband's estate following the previous acceptance by prosecutors of a...
The data centre market remains as strong as ever, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 2020 seeing some of the biggest deals...
According to data provider Glenigan, 3,636 construction projects were closed in the period between the announcement of lockdown on 23...
A recent finding by the Court of Appeal draws attention to the importance of careful drafting when combining shareholder restrictive...
The current Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the rise of e-commerce and the decline of traditional retail, especially on our high...
Statutory provisions which deem something to be the case that is not, in reality, true are relatively common. These 'statutory...
As residential development sites grow larger, there is the increasing possibility that there will be a public footpath over the site (we...
Last week I reported on the government’s decision to allow the property market to resume from 13 May 2020. One week in, what does this...
Despite the judge’s sympathy to an alliance of antique dealers and antiquities, the appeal to overturn the “world’s toughest” ivory ban...
Landowners should consider whether there are any opportunities from the growth in battery storage for renewable energy generation.
This week has seen Premier League players return to socially-distant training in larger groups, after clubs unanimously voted to resume...
At a time of increasing strain for landlords and their commercial tenants due to the effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown, there is some...
As part of the ongoing and far reaching response to the Covid-19 emergency, the government has recently published guidance calling for "
On 18 May it was announced that Aldi would be joining forces with Deliveroo in order to offer their customers a home delivery service....
A recent Reuters news article, quoting anonymous sources, stated that the governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai would merge various...
Today the EUIPO announced an end to the automatic extension of time limits in light of COVID19, meaning a number of deadlines will now...
Teachers unions have called for the government to step back from proposals to start reopening schools and nurseries in England from 1...
My colleague Heidi has previously posted about the suspension of wrongful trading laws during the COVID-19 pandemic noting that "the...
The housing market is back in business (you can read our update here) but you need to stay alert. The Land Registry has highlighted...
Virgin Atlantic is hitting the news regularly with its financial woes at the moment - is a formal insolvency process now on the horizon...
With reports that the UK economy is contracting at levels not seen since the last financial crisis, there is some positive news as...
Businesses in the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors are facing real challenges to their operations caused by COVID-19. Therefore it...
HMRC have released an update on their current approach to reporting under DAC6, bearing in mind the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic is...
In an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace, retailers are trying to differentiate themselves through their “culture” of...
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on how business and legal transactions are conducted, not just within the UK but globally, with...
Tax rates – where now?
In a leak hardly deserving of the name, we have learnt the Treasury is considering options to cover the huge...
Having previously prohibited all but “reasonably necessary” home moves, last night the Housing Secretary announced new guidelines which...
Speculation as to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on professional sport is rife. There remains real uncertainty as to:
The Government has issued a guidance note on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted...
The Government is now laying out its phased plan (to be interpreted as you will) to re-open society and therefore the economy. With that,...
The Construction Leadership Council has urged the industry to work together to constructively resolve contractual disputes arising from...
Whilst legislation preventing the presentation of winding up petitions by landlords against commercial tenants is not yet in force, it...
The Supreme Court has handed down its eagerly anticipated judgment in the case of Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Limited ....
The rise in demand for short term space in the logistics market is hardly surprising as retailers and suppliers seek to deal with the...
It has been a tortuous few months for many - businesses and private individuals alike, but whilst there may have been a positive...
Land Registry is now accepting deeds that have been executed by ‘virtual means’. The changes have been introduced on a temporary basis...
As we all know, the current Government restrictions mean that, since March, upcoming events and holidays have had to be cancelled or...
Further to James Bradford’s post regarding the recent case of Caldicott v Richards, the Court’s interpretation of the phrase “
With both landlords and tenants feeling the financial strain and uncertainty arising from the current coronavirus crisis, reports about a...
For decades, the British farming industry has relied on a migrant workforce, largely from Eastern Europe to harvest its crops. However,...
From 4 May 2020 businesses are able to apply for government-backed loans under the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).
The BBLS is 100%...
Interesting and wide ranging piece in the Sunday Times on the future of the retail market in the UK. Whilst in the short term landlords...
Farmers considering diversification and landed estates with surplus land may take comfort from a report by the IEA that renewable energy...
The case of FRB v DCA NO 2 is a further judgment in a dispute between two spouses over the effect of "paternity deceit". The husband in...
During this time of isolation, technology has become more important than ever and it is being relied upon by both individuals and...
Some industries, such as the retail and travel sectors, are likely to be severely affected by the economic fallout of COVID-19. Many...
Budget airline Wizz Air has resumed some passenger flights today, stating that they will impose "enhanced" health and safety measures,...
As we approach the end of the sixth week in lockdown, thoughts begin to turn to a relaxing of restrictions and our first non-essential...
Notwithstanding the general impact of COVID-19, there has been no relaxation of the rules requiring stamp duty payable on the transfer of...
Last week, FC Barcelona (“Barça”) announced plans to sell the naming rights to its stadium for the 2020-21 season. In the world of sports...
Six weeks into lockdown, and six+ seasons into our favourite Netflix series, we are starting to see some clear beneficiaries of the...
Bans for athletes given by governing bodies have come under scrutiny whilst games and events are not going ahead. The notion of a...
We have been successfully progressing, exchanging and completing property matters remotely for a number of weeks now but the main...
The recent administration of Warehouse and Oasis has rocketed fashion to the headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fashion...
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