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Contentious cladding: the conversation continues

Following the Grenfell tragedy, the use of aluminium and polyethylene cladding (ACM) was banned on high-rise buildings in excess of 18 metres, in December 2018. Rarely for the UK, the law was even enacted retrospectively to require the removal of ACMs on buildings constructed prior.
Posted in: Commercial Property Commercial Disputes
Recovering rent arrears from your commercial tenants

The past 6 months have been challenging for businesses across the UK, with the Covid-19 pandemic having serious implications on the economy. The property sector has received several pieces of Government guidance throughout this period, many of which have been of benefit to commercial tenants renting their business premises.
Posted in: Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Commercial Disputes Coronavirus
Brexit vs. the GDPR: how will it all work?

Over the last few years, the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) has played a pivotal role in our legal landscape. Its purpose (alongside the Data Protection Act 2018) is to govern and regulate the data protection regime here in the UK, as well as across EU.
Posted in: Brexit
The new Job Support Scheme: what do we know?

In his Winter Economy Plan announced today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new emergency Job Support Scheme to help protect jobs.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus
Law firm supports £9M deals to boost Middlesbrough regeneration

Teesside’s largest commercial law firm has played a key role in two deals totalling £9m which are set to have a major part in the regeneration of Middlesbrough’s town centre. The Endeavour Partnership has supported Middlesbrough Council’s acquisition of Captain Cook Square for £8m and the House of Fraser building for £1m. The purchases are […]
Posted in: News & PR Commercial Property
Is your business premises lease due to expire? If so, have you considered what might happen next?

If you find yourself in the final year of the term of your business lease, you may be wondering about the process for staying put or moving on to pastures new. In this blog, we provide a summary of what might be involved.
Posted in: Commercial Property
Covid-19 advice notice

We are pleased to announce that our office is now open. To prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and clients, we will maintain a hybrid workforce.
Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus
Planning law changes after the pandemic

As the Government continues to look for new ways to stimulate the economy and, in particular, the commercial property market following the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant change in planning law through alterations to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended (“Use Classes Order”).
Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus
What you need to know about changes to residential extensions

In July the government announced a ‘fast track approval scheme’ for residential property owners wishing to build up to two additional storeys on their existing property.
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