Latest case law development on prenuptial agreements WW v HW [2015] EWHC 1844 (Fam), the High Court gives significant weight to a prenuptial agreement even though it did not provide for the husband’s needs. The court took into account the…
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Providing for children in your Will Most parents tell us that ideally they would like to leave their estate to be shared equally among their children. However, there are often circumstances when such a straightforward share may not be possible. For…
A recent Supreme Court decision is likely to be met with relief by buy-to-let owners of leasehold properties. The court had been asked to consider whether an intermediate landlord was in breach of the statutory covenant to keep the structure and exterior of…
A High Court decision provides a helpful reminder for commercial tenants of the need to fully comply with any conditions for exercising break rights. Otherwise, as in this case, the lease will continue to exist. Tenants should check carefully the terms of…
The High Court has found a UK company civilly liable for victims of trafficking for the first time. The case illustrates the need for businesses to take action to ensure that modern slavery is eradicated form their supply chains. In this case, a gangmaster…
The Background The government is concerned that some companies facilitate illicit activities – from money laundering to tax evasion, corruption to terrorist financing. It believes that greater transparency of company own ership and…
Landlords and property agents will be interested in the implications of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, which introduces a range of planning and housing reforms. These include changes providing that: Rogue landlords and letting agents may be subject to…
The recent prosecution by the Information Commissioner’s Office of an employee who transferred information about company clients before moving to a new job sends a clear message about the consequences of unlawfully obtaining client data. The former…
We are delighted to announce that our colleague Iris-Ann Stapleton has been awarded Highly Commended as Young Professional of the Year at the Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2016. The annual awards recognise professional excellence in the…
Companies that have shares with no dividend rights in issue may need to review their impact on the shareholdings of employees and directors and, if necessary, consider either their cancellation or conversion in the light of two recent decisions. In the…
