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Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules
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Agriculture
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.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Jodie Coles
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Alana is an experienced property litigator and deals with disputes in and out of the Courts and Tribunal and is well versed in the civil litigation process.
Beware the gaps – repairing and insuring obligations in commercial leases
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It is often assumed that a landlord has a duty to its tenant of part of its property (where the landlord is also in occupation of a separate part) to prevent or stop water ingress into the leased premises.
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Birmingham lawyer recognised for family dispute resolution work
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Family law
Birmingham lawyer Adam Maguire, has been shortlisted for the highly respected ‘Solicitor of the Year’ Award by Resolution, the national organisation that promotes a constructive approach to family law issues.
Written by
Adam Maguire
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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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Can you get judgment early in an unfair prejudice petition?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Are you a shareholder feeling sidelined by your company’s management? The Companies Act 2006 offers a lifeline through an unfair prejudice petition which enables shareholders to seek court intervention when their interests are unfairly harmed.
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Case briefing: collusion in contracting to leave property by Will
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In the recent case of Thomas Sismey v Marissa Salandron, s.11 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the 1975 Act) was tested by the courts for the first time.
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