Insights

What is a Shareholders’ Agreement and Why Do You Need One?

A shareholders’ agreement is vital in order to manage the relationship between shareholders.  When you are working in business with another person ...

Corri PedrickPartner

Rules for holding an AGM (or other general meeting) safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

AGMs and other general meetings are very important for businesses. However, as with many other procedural activities, the COVID-19 pandemic poses a ...

Corri PedrickPartner

Residential eviction ban extended to 31st May 2021 in England

On 10th March 2021, the Government announced that there would be a further extension to the current residential eviction ban which in ...

Hayley PrideauxSolicitor

Prempeh v Lakhany 2020: Section 8 Notice Validity

Landlords; will failing to include your name and address on a section 8 notice render it invalid? This question was considered by ...

Rhoda HoneySolicitor

Landlords: An update on giving notice of seeking possession

This article examines the new notice periods and procedural issues for landlords who are seeking to gain possession of a residential property ...

Rhoda HoneySolicitor

Wales Travel Ban: What If I Have a Holiday Booked?

The news of a potential travel ban in Wales has caused concerns across the UK. We take a look at what is ...

Lauren BaberSolicitor

Government Extends Protection for Commercial Tenants During Covid-19

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) came into force on 25th March 2020. This included protection for commercial tenants, and this has ...

James CrossPartner and Head of Litigation

Business Interruption Policies & COVID-19: Update

Following on from our article on business interruption insurance in April 2020, there has been a significant development in the clarification of ...

Katy SandelAssociate

Landlords; changes to gaining possession of your property during the coronavirus crisis

Landlords; the Government is introducing emergency legislation to protect tenants and restrict landlords gaining possession of their property during the coronavirus crisis. ...

Rhoda HoneySolicitor

Small Business grants COVID-19

In light of COVID-19 if you have a retail, hospitality or leisure business in Devon or Cornwall, you should be entitled to’ ...