The Government has published the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill 2021 to implement the binding arbitration scheme announced on 18 June. The scheme is intended to resolve commercial rent debts which arose as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
Consulting on the Code: what can landowners expect next?
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What do landowners need to know about the recent government consultation on the Electronic Communications Code? Our Telecoms team examine the five key points.
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Running a business brings many challenges and opportunities. Some will be relatively simple to manage in-house, but others will be more complex and it is these transactions that can benefit from sound legal advice and an expert, external viewpoint. Clarke Willmott’s team of highly experienced commercial and corporate solicitors act for businesses of all sizes to make things as straightforward as possible.
Cost of living crisis and the impact on service charge recoveries
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In February 2023, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted that the bank interest rate would make its tenth increase over the past year by 0.5ppts to 4%, being the highest level in 15 years.
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The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.
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Paul Davies
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Giving land and property to charity need not be taxing
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Gifts of property or land to charities can burden people with a hefty tax bill if they are not administered properly, Jacqui Lazare, a senior associate lawyer has warned.
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Jacqui Lazare
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Google ruling is good for public sector, businesses and non-profits
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Google rightly suffered multi-million dollar administrative penalties and fines as a result of its having secretly tracked the internet activity of millions of Apple iPhone users for some months.
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