Setting Aside Default Judgment – How Quickly Should You Act?
Commercial Law
31 March 2021
Part 12 of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) outlines default judgment and the circumstances under which a party can obtain judgment against another, without trial.
If default judgment...
Commercial Dispute Headaches: Remedies for Practical Resolution
Commercial Law
28 February 2021
Starting or running a business can be highly rewarding, but commercial disputes are a common headache that businesses may suffer. These disputes may arise for several reasons, from disagreements...
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 was introduced to govern the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants of business tenancies. It provides business tenants with greater security of tenure and...
Legal professional privilege protects certain confidential communications from disclosure without a client’s permission and is covered by Article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 – the right to...
Civil Litigation remains one of the most common methods of dispute resolution parties adopt to settle disputes in England & Wales. The process is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)...
What is it?
UK Government support in the form of loans between £125,000 and £5,000,000.
Who qualifies?
Fast-growing, privately-owned, UK registered companies.
What qualifies as...
Coronavirus: Contracts and the Force Majeure Clause
Commercial Law
24 March 2020
The continued spread of COVID-19 and the relevant containment measures put in place to combat its spread, are having a profound and far reaching effect on the social care sector. As providers come...
Energy efficiency requirements in commercial buildings
Commercial Law
18 November 2019
Since April 2018, it has been obligatory on any commercial letting for properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for the prospective tenant. Unless the property has a valid...
Guarantees, Warranties and Indemnities – Spot the Difference
Commercial Law
24 July 2019
Guarantees, warranties and indemnities are often seen together (usually in a lease or loan agreement), but all carry very different obligations:-
A guarantee is a contractual promise to ensure that...