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Boundary Disputes: Why Acting Early Can Prevent Costly Legal Battles
A recent case in Dorset made national headlines. A 77-year-old homeowner became embroiled in a legal battle with her neighbour over a strip of land that was barely a foot wide.
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Family Investment Companies – A Brief Overview
A Family Investment Company (FIC) is typically a UK-based private company whose shareholders are usually family members.
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Invalid Section 25 Notice: Why Service Still Matters
A recent High Court decision in Lamba (t/a Smart Move Residential Sale and Lettings) v Enfield LBC is a useful reminder that how a notice is served can be just as important as what it says.
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When Cows Attack: A Cornish Farmers Prosecution and the Legal Risks for Landowners
A recent prosecution of a Cornwall farmer highlights the serious legal and financial risks landowners…
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Exclusivity in UK Commercial Contracts: Balancing Opportunity and Risk
Exclusivity in UK commercial contracts can be a powerful way to secure market advantage and protect investments, but it must be approached correctly.
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Late Payment Laws Are Changing: What Businesses Need to Know
The Government is currently consulting on significant changes to the law regarding late payment of business debts.
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Commercial Property Team Named Finalists at National Awards
We are delighted to share more positive news for the firm, following closely on from last week’s announcement that we have achieved Feefo Platinum Service recognition for the sixth consecutive year.
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Avoiding Disputes: Shareholders Agreements and Dispute Prevention
Private limited companies in the UK are governed by their Articles of Association, which set out how the company operates and the basic rights and restrictions of its shareholders.
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Rectification of Commercial Agreements by the Courts
The Courts are typically reluctant to step in and interfere with commercial agreements, particularly when the parties have been professionally advised.
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Can an AI Machine be an Inventor for the Purpose of UK Patent Applications?
This interesting and highly topical question was finally answered and settled by the Supreme Court in the case of Thaler -v- Comptroller General of Patents Trade Marks and Designs after years of legal wrangling, and the answer is no.
