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Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)

Commercial property
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Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.

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Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at how to incorporate a farming partnership.

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Grandparents’ rights under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989

Family law
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Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships between children and their extended family members, including grandparents.

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Fair shares and non marital assets

Family law
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Bristol University and the Nuffield Foundation have recently released their report, “Fair shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce”.

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Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Family law
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In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

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Farm Business Structures Part 2: Should I incorporate my farming partnership?

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at when incorporating could be the most suitable option.

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Farm Business Structures Part 1: The perils of not having a written partnership agreement

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm

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Focus on our retail & leisure team at Clarke Willmott

Retail & leisure
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The team, headed up by Amanda French, represents a wide range of Retail and Leisure businesses across the entire supply chain. Find out more about how the team can help your business

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Martyn’s Law – An overview of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

Crime & regulatory
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The Government’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (the “Bill”) featured in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 07 November 2023 indicating the Government’s intention to pass this new law in the coming months.

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Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Family law
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The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.

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Focus on our agriculture team at Clarke Willmott

Agriculture
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We spoke to Esther Woolford, Head of Agriculture to find out more about the team and the work they do to support clients.

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