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ICO Approves Data-Sharing Scheme for UK Gambling Sector

For the period between April 2022 and March 2023, it was estimated that over £3 billion was spent on gambling, demonstrating the sheer size of the industry within the UK and also highlighting the potential problems with irresponsible gambling practices. Stephen Almond, the executive director of regulatory risk at the Information Commissioner’s...

Legal Checklist for Moving Premises

The legal issues surrounding an office move are paramount to the ongoing success and security of your business. There are numerous pitfalls when exiting your current lease and taking a new lease of a premises, and the right negotiation tactics are crucial. We have set out below a summary checklist of things to consider when entering into...

JCT 2024 – JCT Announces Next Edition of JCT Contracts

It has been expected for some time, but finally, the JCT has announced that it will be updating its suite of contracts , and it will be the JCT 2024 Edition which is likely to be published in the spring. The likely publication date is expected to depend on the finalisation of all of the secondary legislation being issued for the Building Safety...

Waiving the Right to Forfeit

A right to forfeit a tenant’s lease entitles the landlord to take back possession of the property (either by changing the locks or by issuing possession proceedings) and to treat the lease as having come to an end. This is subject to any rights the tenant may have to seek relief. However, the ability for the landlord to forfeit the lease is made...

Rules and Rates Applicable to Gifts for Inheritance Tax Purposes

Where you have gifted in the seven years prior to your death, these gifts may be taxed or affect the inheritance tax due in your estate. These gifts are called potentially exempt transfers (also known as PETs). Gifts could be of money but also of personal items or property, or even if you were to sell something to someone for less than its true...

Can I Move Abroad With My Child?

There are many reasons why people want to move abroad. It may be reasons associated with family , friends, culture, work, or personal preference. There are several logistical factors to consider when moving abroad. One of the most difficult considerations is whether you can move abroad with your child. The short answer is yes, you can move abroad...

Exiting Your Commercial Lease

If you are renting your premises and looking to leave earlier than anticipated (whether as a result of market conditions or business needs), assuming your lease does not include provisions allowing you to break your lease early (or that any such break date has passed), there are a number of options to consider if you are looking to move on from a...

Effectively Managing Seasonal Workers in the Agricultural Sector

Effective recruitment is paramount in the labour-intensive agricultural sector, and finding enough manpower in busy seasons can be difficult. That outward focus can often mean that the job of effectively managing existing seasonal workers is deprioritised. In this article, our Employment Law experts set out their top four tips for establishing...

A Nod Towards Inflation: UK Government Increases The Statutory Legacy For Spouses & Civil Partners

When an individual dies without holding a valid Will or without disposing of the entirety of their residuary estate in their Will, the intestacy rules determine the distribution of the individual’s estate.  Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Experts explore the intestacy rules, which are comprised in statute and often do not reflect the Deceased’s...

Navigating the Complexities of Dilapidations in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector

Considering Utilities for Commercial Developments

Utilities play a pivotal role in any development , and without careful planning to ensure that essential services such as gas, telecommunications, electricity, water, sewerage and drainage are available, the consequences could be very costly and potentially fatal for a commercial development project. Conducting Utilities Searches and Reviewing...

My Debtor Has Not Responded to the Letter of Claim; What's Next?

A letter of claim (also known as a "letter before action" or a "letter before claim") is normally the first step in the formal business debt recovery process. It is a notice sent out by the creditor's solicitor to let the debtor know that the creditor is planning to take legal action against them to try and recover the unpaid debt. If you get no...