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No residential evictions allowed during Christmas
The Lord Chancellor has proposed to enforcement agencies and bailiffs that no residential evictions will be allowed during Christmas. The stated period runs from 11…
Landlords serving eviction notices during Covid-19 need to be aware
Landlords serving eviction notices during Covid-19 need to be aware of a range of requirements. With time having stood still around possession claims whilst the…
Ban on evicting tenants comes to an end
The six-month moratorium on evicting residential tenants finally ended on the 20 September 2020. This was designed by the Government to help tenants who are…
Misrepresentation in a Property Transaction
A client of mine pulled out of a commercial property purchase following clear misrepresentation in a property transaction made by the seller’s solicitors. These related…
Inducing a breach of contract – Court of Appeal clarifies components necessary
The recent case of Allen (t/a David Allen Chartered Accountants) v Dodd & Co Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 258, offers clarity on the test for liability of those who have…
Don’t wait to mediate – it could be very costly
The recent case of Wales v CBRE Managed Services Ltd [2020] EWHC 1050 (Comm) shows the danger of resisting offers to mediate despite going on…
The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – the key points
The long-awaited Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which has been the subject of numerous press briefings since the commencement of lockdown and the initial changes…
How can I manage contracts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?
We understand that in the COVID-19 pandemic many businesses have had to ask themselves: What can we do to get out from contract obligations that…
Prepare to withstand the impending storm of construction disputes
The initial shock to the construction industry from COVID-19 is becoming one of long-term management of business in an evolving environment and the published results…