One of the most common statements that we as solicitors hear from new clients is along the lines, “There is no contract”. It is an understandable impression, but it is frequently wrong.  If you buy a newspaper in a shop, you … Continue reading →

Now that the dust has settled following the coalition government’s 2012 budget announcement, we wanted to cast a fresh eye over some of the changes. Operators in the creative sectors, owners of specified intellectual property rights and businesses in certain … Continue reading →

I had the good fortune of attending a symposium on International Copyright Law recently and despite the stoic and intelligent thinking of a number of the delegates, I was left with an overall feeling of unease and disquiet.  To understand … Continue reading →

Acting for a landlord about a year ago, we served a Section 25 Notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 on a business tenant whose lease was due to expire at the end of that period.  If a lease … Continue reading →

Since 1 July 2011 the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) has been in force, creating a significant new legal risk for many companies. The Offences Several new offences are created by the Act which carry a maximum penalty of 10 … Continue reading →