The Marine and Coastal Access Bill has completed its progress through the House of Lords and has recently had its second reading in the House of Commons.  According to DEFRA’s website, Royal Assent for the Bill is planned for 2009 … Continue reading →

In these challenging economic times it is tempting for company directors to try and “trade the company out of trouble”. This can be guided by the mistaken beliefs that “good times must be just around the corner” and “I’m just … Continue reading →

With the recent increase in concerns about privacy and, in particular, use of personal data, company directors are becoming increasingly concerned about the legal requirement to have their residential address listed in the company’s own statutory registers, and the public … Continue reading →

Making sure you have carefully drafted terms and conditions of business in place is extremely important, especially in the current market where people are tightening their belts and looking at ways to cut corners to save money and ease cash … Continue reading →

You would think contracts were simple things really, a few express terms, some mutual obligations, throw in a bit of consideration… no problem. Why then is it that people so often realise that some fundamental point they thought was covered … Continue reading →

The Marine and Coastal Access Bill is currently in the House of Lords Committee stage. The Bill is expected to go to the House of Commons after Whitsun. According to DEFRA’s website, Royal Assent for the Bill is planned for … Continue reading →

Some tenants are asking their landlords if they can pay their rent monthly rather than quarterly for cashflow reasons. Before agreeing to this landlords should bear the following in mind:     Check any loan facility arrangements which usually anticipate that … Continue reading →

…….When it can be set aside under insolvency law on the basis that it is a transaction at an undervalue. In times of recession as businesses suffer it can be tempting for a company to move assets into what is … Continue reading →

Energy Performance Certificates contain summary information about the potential energy performance of a building. For commercial properties they are generally valid for 10 years. They are now required on the construction, sale or letting of all commercial buildings. Note that … Continue reading →