If you are a commercial landlord or tenant, what does the Coronavirus Act 2020 mean for you ?
BREAKING NEWS!! Matters are moving so quickly that since preparing this article on 31 March 2020, the following update needed to be added !
Working in retail, hospitality or leisure business?
Two reliefs are available for businesses in these sectors:
A holiday from business rates for the 2020-2021 tax year.
Cash grants up to £25,000 may be given to businesses in…
Buying and selling houses during lockdown: to move or not to move?
We’ve seen a lot of articles and blogs on this topic and thought we’d offer a bit more detail.
Covid-19 and the current lockdown situation has of course caused concern for everyone, but what if you are due to move house? What are the implications of the lockdown: should you exchange contracts if you haven’t yet, what happens if you have exchanged but don’t want to move during…
Contracts and Covid-19: What does it mean? Are contracts still binding under lockdown ?
The ongoing epidemic has posed significant risks to businesses with disruptions in supply chains, cancellations of events and the closure of many services, but what does this mean for contracts that are in place? Is there a “get out of jail free card” to avoid obligations?
Under English law contracts are, in principle, absolute. In general terms, any failure to perform an obligation under a contract…
Can existing intellectual property rights survive the rise of the machines?
by Jerry Bridge-Butler, Partner at Baron Warren Redfern
The word “intellectual” in the legal term “intellectual property” refers to the very human characteristic of being of the mind. IP is essentially any original thinking which has a value to us, be it music, inventions, business models, poems, films and so on. Humans have built complex legal structures around protecting IP, to ensure rightful ownership to those who came up with…
It is an exciting time for any business when looking at leasing a commercial property. Taking on a commercial lease is an important commitment and is not something to be taken lightly. Overlooking matters or rushing to sign the lease in order to get the keys released quickly without carrying out proper due diligence can prove costly.
Some key points to consider when considering entering into a new lease:
Term
A question often asked is “How long shall I take the lease for?”…
[Wye, June 20th 2023] – Tiger Law, a Kent-based business, is excited to announce that their founder has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the 'Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year' category. This recognition reflects her exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and remarkable achievements within her industry.
Now in its 11th year, and previously described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship”, The Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and businesses that drive innovation, generate employment opportunities, and…
By Ghazala Mahmood
O ccupiers of commercial properties need to know the legal basis of their occupation. Often the basis of occupation is made pursuant to a Lease or a Licence . There are many crucial differences between a Lease an d a Lic ence and if you are not sure of the status of your occupation, you will not be sure of your rights or obligations.
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It has been just over a year now since the end of lockdown, though it may sometimes feel much longer. Returning to work in the office is still somewhat of a hot topic, as a result, with companies and organisations working towards bringing their employees back in.
There is an obligation to return to the office where an employer requires you to do so, and your normal workplace is the office, but there is a duty of care owed by…
Business Legal Documents: What Are They and How Should you Organise them?
As a business owner, it can be difficult to know where to start and what tools are available to you when it comes to organising your paperwork, particularly legal documents. What is the best way to collate your important files and information? And how can this make your business run more smoothly? Our partners Auderli are here to break down the most important aspects to keep in mind when…
Starting a new business can be a minefield! From coming up with a niche idea, getting funding, incorporating the business, attracting customers and hiring staff, there is a never ending list of things that need to be done. It’s no wonder they say an entrepreneur's day is 24 hours!
As an entrepreneur, your business is your baby, you’ve grown and developed it and naturally want it to succeed long term. That’s why we have prepared a list of some essentials for…
Future home buyers will be free from ground rent obligations from 30 June 2022, when the government’s ban on charging ground rent on leases comes into force.
From 30 June 2022, ground rent will be banned on most new residential leases from 30 June 2022, which should put an end to the expensive and unregulated cost of ground rent that has been borne by homeowners for so long.
This new legislation forms part of the governments reform package that will…
An LPA is a legal document that enables an individual (known as a Donor) to appoint a trusted person or people (known as Attorneys) to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf in the event that they lose mental capacity.
There are two types of LPA:
A Property and Finance LPA; and
A Health and Welfare LPA.
If you are asked to be an attorney for someone, it is…
Today we celebrate 5 wonderful years of Tiger Law!
When Vanessa Challess founded Tiger Law in 2017 she sought to create a working environment that allowed her, as a new mother, to allow her professional life and home life to coincide in a healthy way.
“Being a litigator and the last person anyone ever wanted to talk to meant I knew exactly how much and why the profession is disliked. I wanted to make accessing legal services much more human…