Lauren Walker in our Real Estate team looks at the Government’s decision to introduce a permanent permitted development right for change of use from offices to residential properties.
Cathrine Ripley summarises the key aspects of change to consumer protection laws in the new legislation.
Bill Dixon, a partner and member of FSP’s Inheritance and Trusts Disputes team, considers what an individual’s remedies are if an offshore trust fails to deliver anticipated tax savings.
Tom Maple considers a seller’s or manufacturer’s liability for compensation for fire damage caused by defective goods.
Partner Bill Dixon comments on the recent report on breaches under the Groceries Supply Code of Practice following an investigation into alleged unfair treatment of suppliers by Tesco.
Field Seymour Parkes LLP advises shareholders on the sale of Wokingham Motors to Eden Motor Group.
A report published by The Centre for Economic and Business Research in January 2016 suggests that 15% of landlords aren’t protecting tenants’ deposits. Mark Banham warns of the potential consequences.
Assessment and Development Consultants merges with Burnham Business Psychology.
Cathrine Ripley reviews recent developments in data protection law, which call into question the adequacy of IT companies’ compliance programmes.
Car park managers and landlords breathe a sigh of relief following a decision of the Supreme Court. Michael Higgin explains.
Bill Dixon, a litigation partner at FSP, considers some recent developments with the 2010 Bribery Act.
Hannah Sims, a solicitor in our family team, considers the implications of the recent decisions of the Supreme Court in the cases of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil.