Dale Edwards, a Strategic Consultant in Green Energy with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the importance of the UK Government creating, developing, and implementing a clear green energy strategy for the future.
Ground rent and service charge for later living developments
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Historically, the costs of providing communal facilities have been recovered by way of a ground rent and service charge. However, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”), will impact significantly.
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Has the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act affected your termination clauses?
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The Act has brought about a magnitude of permanent changes to insolvency law. Of significance, is the fundamental change to the operation of most supply contracts and the ability to terminate.
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act October 2023 is intended to tackle economic crime in the UK, improve the transparency of corporate information and reform its role as the UK companies registry.
Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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Modernising LPA process is welcome but must be done properly
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Government plans to digitize the outdated Lasting Power of Attorney process have been welcomed by lawyers who say it has been difficult to manage registrations during lockdown periods.
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Lee Hart, Partner in our Personal Injury team, details the common causes of occupational stress and considerations taken by the court when considering liability.
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People are living independently for longer to avoid ‘feeling old before their time’
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According to the CW Retirement Living Survey we carried out in 2021, people are living independently for longer in a bid to avoid ‘feeling old before their time’.
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