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• Company options if a director breaches their statutory duties

  Company directors are subject to a range of statutory duties geared at protecting the interests of shareholders and, to a lesser extent, corporate creditors.  Where … Read More →

• Beware employment law pitfalls when using agency workers

  It is a rare business that does not need to use agency workers from time to time and some sectors, such as construction and healthcare, … Read More →

• Understanding the insurance provisions in your lease

  The insurance provisions in commercial leases tend to get glossed over when the lease is being negotiated, but they can have important practical implications.  In … Read More →

• Common causes of boardroom disputes

  All company directors have one overarching duty which is to promote the success of their business.  This duty on one hand seems a simple notion … Read More →

• Houses in multiple occupation – new rules from October 2018

  The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) changed on 1 October 2018.  They now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords.  The rules on … Read More →

• Government launches consultation on new eviction rules for private landlords

  The government has announced plans to launch a consultation on proposals to remove the ability of landlords to use ‘no fault’ evictions under Section 21 … Read More →