Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

Property litigation

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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

24 October 2023

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Civil dispute resolution

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In this article Senior Associate, Emma Ironside, takes a look at how to remedy a mistake in a trust document.

22 June 2023

Written by

Emma Ironside

What next after I have exhausted my credit control procedure?

Commercial litigation and disputes

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If your credit control team requires assistance with pursuing a debt please contact Cathy or her team to discuss how we can assist you further.

7 March 2024

Written by

Cathy Harris

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Commercial litigation and disputes

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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.

9 December 2024

Written by

John Flint

Wills, secrets and an artist’s fortune

Wills & probate

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If, for any reason, you do not wish it to be known who benefits from your estate then a secret trust is one of the possibilities that could be explored.

4 November 2020

“This blessed plot…” – The SDLT advantages of buying vacant land

Residential conveyancing

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From an SDLT perspective, buying a plot and then engaging someone to build a house on it afterwards may confer a number of SDLT blessings.

25 April 2018

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Court of Protection

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Executors of a Will, or administrators of an intestate estate have a number of different duties to discharge when administering an estate.

18 July 2019

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

and

Anne Minihane

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Employment

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We have answered FAQs on age discrimination to help you consider this issue further with a focus on the recruitment process.

29 October 2021

An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

Employment

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Paula Squire employment lawyer provides an essential guide for employers to assist in the promotion of wellbeing and to meet your legal obligations to support employees experiencing mental health issues which could lead to claims of discrimination.

20 January 2025

Written by

Paula Squire

An MOT for your Will?

Wills & probate

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Our lives and finances are not static so we should not expect our Will to cater for our changed circumstances without alterations being made to it.

21 September 2020

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

What next after I have exhausted my credit control procedure?

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Wills, secrets and an artist’s fortune

“This blessed plot…” – The SDLT advantages of buying vacant land

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

An MOT for your Will?

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