When developing mixed use premises it is important to plan ahead especially where a developer intends to dispose of the freehold of the whole building or grant a long lease of the commercial parts as an investment.
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Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores
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Retail & leisure
Beauty brand Avon has announced it will open a small number of physical stores for the first time in its 137-year history. Partner Amanda French discusses why this is a great sign for the high street.
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Potential sellers need to act fast ahead of hike in Business Asset Disposal Relief
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Corporate and commercial law
Owner managers looking to sell their businesses must act fast ahead of the forthcoming hike in Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), according to a leading corporate lawyer.
Written by
Kim Klahn
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Psychological impacts of stillbirth | Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Awareness month 2025
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Medical negligence
The emotions experienced following a stillbirth are complicated and have potential to cause both short-term and long-term psychological problems. Clarke Willmott are aiming to raise awareness about baby loss in the UK, through Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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RAAC: guidance for employers and duty holders from a Health and Safety Law Perspective
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On 31 August 2023, the Department for Education issued new guidance on the management of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) in school buildings and other education settings.
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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
Written by
Kary Withers
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Reducing death and life-changing injuries on our roads
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Earlier this month, the DfT published a package of measures to reduce the number of people killed and injured on roads in the UK. The plan is to improve safety for all, from children in car seats to those with years of driving experience.
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Reducing unfair dismissal compensation due to the employee’s contributory fault
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There are a number of mechanisms an Employment Tribunal can apply to reduce unfair dismissal compensation (such as a Polkey deduction etc), and this time we will explore the principles of ‘contributory fault’.
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