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Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Commercial property
Insights
Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Biodiversity Net Gain – requirements for developers have now become law
News
Agriculture
From 12th February 2024 mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements, part of the Environment Act 2021, became effective meaning that developers must ensure a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity
Written by
Caroline Waller
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Intellectual property (IP) protection is hugely valuable within Formula One. Partner Amy Peacey discusses in more detail the importance of IP rights in the sport.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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Milk contracts are changing – What you need to know
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Agriculture
The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 were introduced recently and are set to bring significant changes for both milk producers and processors.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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Financial advice firm consolidation set to continue in 2024
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Banking and financial services
Ed Foulkes, who specialises in mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry, believes consolidation shows no signs of slowing down in 2024.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Clarke Willmott acts on sale of Carbon Financial Partners to Progeny
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Corporate and commercial law
Clarke Willmott LLP have advised on the sale of chartered financial advice firm Carbon Financial Partners to multi-disciplinary professional services firm Progeny.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Clarke Willmott helps secure compensation for rugby players made redundant
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Sport
Our specialist sport and employment lawyers have worked alongside the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) to help secure protective award compensation for rugby players affected by sudden redundancy.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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“Burst of activity” around iconic Disney brand in 2024
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Intellectual property
With AI image generation and the immediate dissemination of shared images online, this year will see a “burst of activity” following the expiry of copyright protection around Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse character
Written by
Amy Peacey
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Avoiding disputes – the art of effective terms and conditions
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Commercial litigation and disputes
How then does a business that is manufacturing a product seek to avoid disputes when it is selling onto its customers? The key is having effective terms and conditions of business.
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