Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
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Amanda French
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Does a tenant who cannot trade have to pay rent? Can a landlord use commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR)? Can a landlord issue court proceedings for rent arrears? Find out in our FAQ.
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Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules
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In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.
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Jodie Coles
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Amanda specialises in portfolio management and store development programmes for multi-national retail businesses. She is also experienced in managing investment portfolios.
The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force from 1 April 2023 following safety concerns for occupants of high rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the intention of improving the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.
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Business interruption insurance claims: choose your battles carefully
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Many lawyers, insurers and policy holders have been following the progress of the Financial Conduct Authority’s test case on business interruption (“BI”) claims which will now go to the UK Supreme Court on appeal on 16 November 2020.
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On 29 November 2023, judgment was handed down in James Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and others [2023] EWCA Civ 1416. This has been an eagerly anticipated judgment for litigators and mediators alike.
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