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Buying commercial property is a significant step, whether you are acquiring premises for your own business, adding to an investment portfolio, or moving from renting to owning. It is also...

Losing someone is hard enough without a legal process hanging over you. One of the first questions families ask is a simple one: how long does probate take? The honest...

The role of a company director goes beyond the title and carries real responsibility. Most directors don’t think about these duties day-to-day, but they become very important when decisions are...

A statutory demand is one of the most serious warnings a business or director can receive about unpaid debt. It often looks like a standard debt letter, but it isn’t....

The UK rental market is undergoing one of its biggest reforms in decades. The Renters’ Rights Bill (previously referred to as the Renters Reform Bill) introduces sweeping changes designed to...

Growth is an exciting stage for any business – but it rarely comes without pressure. As your business expands, so do the risks. What worked when you were a small...

A break clause can offer valuable flexibility in a commercial lease – but only if it is understood and used correctly. Many businesses assume a break clause gives them a...

Looking for a prompt house sale? These sales tips can make all the difference when preparing your property for a competitive market. Spring is one of the most popular times...

Being named as an executor of a Will is an important responsibility – but it can also feel overwhelming, particularly at a time when you may be dealing with the...

Commercial leases are often one of the most significant legal and financial commitments a business or property owner could make. Regardless of if you’re taking on a premises for the...

Selling a property should be a straightforward process, but in reality many transactions are delayed or even fall through because of issues that surface late in the legal process. While...

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. Whether you are moving into a city-centre apartment, a new build development or a first house in South Manchester or Cheshire, the...

Salehs Solicitors has strengthened its commercial and business law offering across the North West through the strategic merger with respected Stockport-based firm, Commercial and Business Lawyers. Known for their partner-led,...

For many people, making a Will is something that sits firmly on the “to do later” list. It is often associated with retirement, later life planning or significant wealth. However,...

Commercial landlord and tenant relationships are often long-term and commercially valuable. A reliable tenant is gold dust for a landlord, just as a supportive and pragmatic landlord can be invaluable...

For years, the UK’s retail sector has been changing. Some high streets and older shopping areas have continued to decline, while retail parks have held up slightly better. But by...

As our parents age, conversations about their health, finances, and future care can be difficult – but they’re also some of the most important we’ll ever have. Many families find...

Fraudsters are constantly refining their tactics, one of the more alarming trends is the impersonation of law firms. By misusing solicitors’ names, logos and letterheads, they give their scams a...

Running a business is never short of challenges. One day you’re chasing new clients, the next you’re negotiating with suppliers, managing staff, or trying to squeeze in some family time...

Losing a loved one is never easy. Alongside grief, families are often faced with the daunting task of managing their estate. If you have been named as an executor, one...

Under current legislation, one way a landlord can seek possession is by serving a Section 21 notice on the tenant, giving them at least two months’ notice once their fixed-term...

Summer is often a time for family, rest, and reflection – but it’s also a perfect moment to get important life admin sorted, like making or updating your Will. Whether...

Mediation is back in the spotlight following last month’s Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416, which extends the courts powers...

We often receive enquiries from commercial tenants who feel their landlord is failing to honour their obligations under a fixed term lease. In this scenario a tenant will face a...

In order for a business to be able to enforce a clause in its Terms of Business, the first point to be considered is whether the business is able to...

When the shareholders of a company can no longer work together to achieve the company’s aims, eligible shareholders can seek relief from the court by petitioning to wind up the...

A contract is essentially a legally binding agreement. Once a contract has been formed, a business should be able to take steps to protect itself against losses it suffers as...

Landlords’ Current Rights under Section 21 Residential landlords can currently consider the option of serving what is known as a “No Fault”/Section 21 Eviction Notice on a tenant. The landlord...

The accepted measure of compensatory damages in this scenario is the difference between the warranted value of the company as at the date of the share purchase agreement (‘SPA’) and...

As soon as litigation is contemplated, you are obliged to conduct a reasonable search for and preserve disclosable documents i.e., those which are supportive and / or prejudicial to your...