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Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease

Property litigation
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The case of Zash Properties Ltd v Mayworth Ltd and Landau Consulting & Investments Ltd provides useful guidance for landlords on their legal rights where a tenant seeks to undertake such a conversion without consent.

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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments

Financial services litigation
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Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.

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Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Corporate and commercial law
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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology
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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

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Do I really need a shareholders’ agreement?

Corporate and commercial law
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A shareholders’ agreement gives you an opportunity to discuss and reach an agreement on these, and many other situations, with your co-founders at an early stage.

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Employee ownership trusts

Corporate and commercial law
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This article describes what an employee ownership trust (EOT) is, the benefits of EOTs and what business owners need to consider.

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Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm.

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Farming Injuries & Deaths

Agriculture
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HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

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