Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
When you develop or make major changes to a commercial property, obtaining planning permission is only part of the process. Local authorities may also require contributions to support the community. These usually come through planning obligations (Section 106 agreements) or the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). [...]
Whether you’re opening a shop, expanding an office, or redeveloping a warehouse, chances are, you’ll need to think about planning permission. The rules around planning permission for commercial property can feel complicated, but understanding the basics is key to avoiding delays, unexpected costs, or even [...]
In today’s current economic climate, many employees are forced to leave employment as a result of redundancies. Unfortunately, this can lead to retaliation, with ex-employees walking away with valuable information and potentially handing it to a competitor to gain a competitive advantage in potential new employment.Whether [...]
During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Lockdown, many individuals chose to use this time to get their affairs in order. Unfortunately, this has led to legal issues surrounding the validity of these Wills, specifically, the signing and witnessing process. A recent article published in Today’s [...]
If you are nearing the end of your commercial lease, whether you are a landlord or tenant, you may be wondering if your lease falls inside or outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Leases that fall inside the Act generally mean you will have [...]
The legal system has historically relied on in-person attendance and paper-based procedures, but there has been a significant shift in recent years. With digital platforms continually advancing and improving, and global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal system has had to adopt remote [...]
At a time when businesses are under increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and the public, effective corporate governance is more important than ever. For companies operating in the UK, understanding the legal and regulatory framework is not just about compliance, it’s about protecting your business, [...]
In addition to physical assets, nearly all of us now have some kind of digital footprint. 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 cryptocurrency [...]
A recent article by Today’s Wills and Probate reported that a recent freedom of information request from HM Courts & Tribunals Service showed that there has been a significant increase in applications to block probate over the last 15 years. Focusing on data collected from [...]
If you’ve ever worked in a shared office with a mix of freelancers, start-ups and small businesses, you’ve probably been in a co-working space. While they are flexible, convenient and increasingly popular, the agreements that make them possible are very different from a traditional commercial lease.Here [...]
