Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Excluded From My Parents’ Will – Can I Make a Claim?
Are you a child who has been excluded from your parents’ Will(s) or received a small amount from their estate(s)? If so, you may have a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975 (“ the Act ”). Can I bring a claim as a stepchild or adopted child? The Act enables the following child applicants to bring a claim...
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Relief from Forfeiture of a Commercial Lease
The recent case of Chug & Anor v Dhaliwal & Anor provides a High Court example of when and how a Judge must weigh up factors for relief from forfeiture and why it is a bad idea to unlawfully sublet commercial premises. The Facts Mr Chug was a tenant of Mr Dhaliwal of a commercial property in Hounslow. Chug had the benefit of a 20-year lease with...
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Intermeddling
When someone dies, their assets and liabilities (collectively their estate) must be dealt with by their Personal Representatives (either Executors or Administrators). If the deceased left a Will , this will usually specify who the Executors should be. Where there are no Executors, for whatever reason, the order of entitlement to apply to be the...
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Can I Apply to Divorce in England and Wales?
You may be able to apply for a divorce in England and Wales if you currently live overseas or you are not a British passport holder in certain circumstances. You must fall within certain criteria outlined below in order to be able to issue divorce proceedings within this jurisdiction. The Courts in England and Wales have a very wide discretion to...
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The Death of a Shareholder and Rights of Action by the Estate
Shareholder disputes are a common issue in the world of business. These disputes can arise for various reasons, including disagreements over the company's direction, disputes between shareholders, and issues related to succession planning and the death of a shareholder . One area of shareholder disputes that can be particularly complex is the...
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Government Set to Weaken Non-competes
On 10 May 2023, the government released a new policy paper, Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy. The paper outlines the government’s initial plans for changing the landscape of employment law post-Brexit. Non-compete restrictions will be capped at three months, rolled-up holiday pay will be permitted, and the circumstances where employers...
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Call of Duty Holds the Line: The Battle for Cloud Gaming
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) has blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc ( Activision ) for £68.7 billion – following an in-depth investigation, given concerns over the deal's impact on the UK cloud gaming market. In our previous article, Goodbye to Call of Duty? The War on Competition , we explored...
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Investor Focus: Coastal Property
Seaside property forms part of a diverse rental market for Landlords, as residential properties can be rented to long-term tenants and holidaymakers. Property owners also have the luxury of having their own private getaways throughout the year. Since the pandemic, there has been a notable shift in the popularity of holidaying in the UK rather...
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Landlord Considerations When Agreeing to Sublet
The rise of online shopping, changing consumer preferences, and the economic challenges brought about by Covid have led to tenants increasingly requesting consent from Landlord's to sublet their commercial leases. So, what should the Landlord consider when granting consent? A lot will depend on the provisions agreed in the lease, and therefore...
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Removal of No Fault Residential Evictions
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have confirmed plans to reform the private and social rented sector legislation. The Renters Reform Bill (the Bill) will provide the biggest change to renter’s law in a generation, improving rights for people renting in private and social housing. Levelling Up and Housing Secretary Michael...
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Digital Assets: What Will Happen to My Bitcoin When I Die?
In recent years, there has been a massive increase in information, possessions and assets being held online. Over 3 million people in the UK now hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which can be substantial in value. For the owners of these assets, they alone will hold the necessary passwords to access such digital assets. Whilst important for...
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Lease Heads of Terms: Top Ten Tips
Heads of terms (HOTs) are used to outline the key commercial property terms of a proposed transaction. They are issued prior to solicitors being instructed and form the basis of the terms to be included in the legal documents. A well-drafted set of Heads of Terms will: Help the transaction run smoothly; Avoid unnecessary delays caused by...
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