Updates
Termination of a contract can be a complex issue, and it is important to understand the implications of different types of termination. In this article, we will explore some of...
We in the commercial real estate team have come across several situations where tenants have without the landlord’s consent allowed in occupiers of the property. This created difficulties when the...
A Change in Employer Responsibilities The Government has placed its support behind the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill, which has had its first reading in the House...
The biggest change in leasehold property for many years was enacted last year when ground rents on new leases were abolished except in a few circumstances. Whilst this was a...
On 12th January 2023, Lisa Marie Presley died at the age of 54. She was the daughter of Elvis Presley and his ex-wife Priscilla Presley. Priscilla has since issued a...
Considerations for Directors Within the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), there are provisions under which certain transactions or arrangements between a director (or directors) and the company, require the approval...
Make Sure You Take Legal Advice Early Every business will experience problems with recovering debt from late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time...
What to Do as a Landlord When the Lease Expires If you are a commercial tenant who has been occupying premises under a lease which has expired or is about...
When making a Will, one thing to consider is what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away. Among other things, the document allows you to express...
In recent months, as a result of two decisions handed down in the High Court, uncertainty has arisen as to whether a private company can operate with a sole director,...
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant of a business premises, it is important to consider what will happen when the fixed term of a lease expires and whether...
Stricter Mobile Phone Laws While Driving In March 2022, a law update tightened rules on mobile phone use while driving to close loopholes. The word ‘’use’’ now involves any form of...
On Thursday 15th September we held our 6th Charity Golf Day at Test Valley Golf Club, supporting two amazing charities, Sebastian’s Action Trust and St Michael’s Hospice. We were lucky...
Question I’m Getting Divorced, Can I Keep My Married Name? Answer Jennifer Lee, Family Law Associate Solicitor, Clarke & Son replies: Any reference to divorce or marriage in this article...
Completion day is the day that the house becomes yours. On this day, the balance of the purchase price is paid to the seller’s lawyers and you receive the keys...
What to Do as a Landlord When the Lease Expires In our team we have recently come across several situations where commercial tenants have continued to occupy premises after their...
Like many businesses which handle money for clients we have to follow through with appropriate checks not only to verify we know who we are acting for (and it is...
On the 9th July 2022, the children of John Rankin school took part in a charity colour run. The colour run was a new and exciting event to the school,...
We have just had an interesting discussion here in the office about an article we have read, discussing Simon Cowell and the legacy he will be leaving. Simon Cowell...
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published a report warning of devastating consequences to the world if climate warming is not kept limited to 1.5 °C....
The new system launches at 10:00am on 6 April 2022 The old online system will stop accepting current fault-based divorces from 4:01pm on 31 March Any urgent applications, and we...
The hit ITV Drama “Our House”, has highlighted the importance of registering for a free service provided by HM land registry to protect yourself. ……………Fi (Tuppence Middleton) returns home from...
What Do We Know Now? Following on from Mark Chapman’s articles of June 2020, we can now provide some more “flesh on the bones” about what the new no fault...
If you are dealing with an application for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, it is important to be aware of some significant changes to requirements when reporting...
In light of the uncertainty for businesses during the current Covid-19 pandemic, many tenants may seek to end the leases of their premises early by exercising the right to break...
It is well known that the drinks and hospitality sectors were, and remain, amongst the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some businesses have, sadly, not surviving and, even now,...
From October 2023 there will be a lifetime cap where people will not have to fund their own care after paying an initial £86,000. Is it as good as it sounds?
Before agreeing terms for a new lease you should be aware of some of the hidden costs which the landlord’s agent may not necessarily inform you of.
As part of the modernising of our business, we are pleased to announce that as of 1st May 2021 the legal services we offer will be provided through a limited company known as Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited.
My Company has Model Articles as adopted on incorporation: should I consider a new set of bespoke rules? Model Articles are often the default choice when incorporating a company. When...
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