Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease
Property litigation
Insights
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.
Written by
Kary Withers
and
Henry Russell
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A care home with an overall rating of good received a draft inspection report with an overall rating of inadequate. We successfully challenged the proposed new rating leading to a higher rating in the published report.
Written by
Rich Eldridge
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Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.
Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer
Family law
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With Summer just around the corner, expert family lawyer Chris Longbottom is reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Farming divorces and collaborative law – a better way
Agriculture
Insights
Sorting out a financial settlement on divorce can be complicated, especially for farming families whose personal and business affairs are often inextricably entwined. However, this does not mean that it can only be resolved through an expensive and stressful court battle.
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Genetic modification of human embryos – a slippery slope?
Medical negligence
Insights
British Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute have sought permission from the government’s fertility regulator, to genetically modify human embryos.
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Grandparents’ rights under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989
Family law
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Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships between children and their extended family members, including grandparents.
Written by
Paige Atherton
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How the Subsidy Control Act 2022 has impacted UK social housing sector and regeneration projects
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The UK subsidy control regime is a little over 18 months old, but it is already making its presence felt in the area of social housing and regeneration projects. Procurement and subsidies expert Brendan Ryan looks at its impact.
Written by
Brendan Ryan
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