The realm of commercial property in the UK is a sector that encompasses a wide range of properties used for business purposes, including office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and industrial sites. If you are considering purchasing a commercial property, this article aims to provide some [...]
Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur, a small business owner or looking to begin a new venture, understanding commercial law is crucial. Knowing the laws and regulations that apply to your business helps ensure compliance, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, and legal disputes. We don’t [...]
Dealing with the probate process can be upsetting and confusing and finding a trusted Solicitor or Legal Adviser to guide you through is important. In this edition of the Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert, we have put together some useful tips to help [...]
As our new Prime Minister Keir Starmer settles into Downing Street, we reflect on the proposed changes that the new Labour Government plan to initiate. In this article we explore the key policy statements and pledges relating to employment law that featured in the Labour [...]
Nearly all of us will now have some kind of digital footprint in addition to our physical assets. This usually includes email or social media accounts, retail subscriptions, photographs or music stored on electronic devices, but may extend to digital assets with monetary value, such as [...]
Our employment law experts are often asked by employers to give advice in relation to whistleblowing cases that they have received within their business, and as such we hope this article helps to give some guidance to understanding whistleblowing and how best to deal with [...]
Whether you are an experienced business owner or a new kid on the block looking to start your own business, having an expert Commercial Lawyer by your side is imperative. A Commercial Law expert will be able to help with the sale or purchase of [...]
It is a common misconception that the founder of a company will always have the final say in how the business is run. In fact, this is only the case if they are also a Director. Whilst the Shareholders own a company, the Directors quite [...]
Blended families have become more common, and the intricacies of relationships and the sharing of assets can present unique challenges in estate planning. Drafting a Will within a blended family context requires a delicate balance of consideration, sensitivity and fairness. Blended families often involve children [...]
Significant changes in flexible working regulations have been introduced and became effective from 6th April 2024, following the introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. These changes mark a pivotal shift towards enhancing work-life balance and flexibility for employees. In this article we [...]
