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Keeping in touch with employees on long-term sickness absence
Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a [...]
Why do you need both a shareholder agreement and articles of association
Starting a company? If so, one of the first steps [...]
Without prejudice – what is it and how does it affect you?
The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool [...]
Disputing a service charge on your business premises
If you rent your business premises, part of the rental agreement [...]
Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors amplifies the sound after advising on the €1.1billion sale of Marshall Group
Danielle Austin, Partner at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, has advised the [...]
How to make a smooth exit from your partnership
If you are a partner planning to leave your partnership, [...]
Commercial tenants’ rights during disruptions and landlord works
When your commercial landlord grants you a lease, you can expect to [...]
Do you need an employment policy for AI use at work?
Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due [...]
Minority shareholder concern over misuse of company assets
Misuse of company property or assets by majority shareholders or [...]
Resolving title problems when selling commercial property
If you are selling your commercial property, you should expect [...]
Options if you suspect your copyright is being infringed
With more goods being traded online, and ideas and creations [...]
Green leases for commercial property and the new model clauses
The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is rising up the [...]
Common mistakes with employment contracts
Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information [...]
Selling your business – do you need to use a broker?
If you are looking to sell your business, then finding [...]
ACAS, mental health and reasonable adjustments: what employers need to know
Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting employees’ [...]
Logistics issues for commercial premises – keeping goods moving
The way goods and materials are bought and sold in [...]
Are electronic agreements the best way forward?
With the rise of the digital era and advances in [...]
Understanding different types of dismissal: an employer’s guide
It is always disappointing when an employee does not perform [...]
Easements on commercial property – a guide for beneficiaries
Easements are valuable rights that allow you to use neighbouring [...]
Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide
An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the [...]
The power of a letter before action in a business dispute
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is [...]
Commercial development and biodiversity net gain
If you get planning permission for the development of a [...]
Climate change, what to consider when selling a property
Climate change is likely to affect most if not all [...]
Probate delays: don’t shoot the messenger
Delays in the probate system have hit the headlines of late, with [...]
Partnership agreements – planning for profits and losses
When setting up a business as a partnership, or revisiting [...]
Do you have a policy for keeping in touch during family leave?
Returning to work from family leave can be a significant [...]
Probate: dealing with a rental property with a tenant
Buy-to-let properties have become a common feature of many people’s [...]
A time of change: the Employment Rights Bill and the Autumn Budget
By the end of 2026, employment rights are expected to [...]
Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors advises AxFlow UK on its continued expansion with the acquisition of Moody Direct
The team at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, led by Corporate Partner Danielle [...]
Budget 2024, your residential property questions answered
The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject [...]
The budget, and six items for a business governance health check
Several measures announced in the Autumn Budget will affect businesses, [...]
The impact of the 2024 Budget on your estate planning
The latest UK budget introduced several measures that may significantly [...]
Five key issues to ensure your IT contracts are robust and secure
Owning and managing a business in the 21st century usually involves [...]
Surrendering a lease for commercial premises
If your business requirements have changed, and you need to [...]
Minority shareholders – how to address excessive director remuneration
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may be [...]
Selling a leasehold property where there is a problem or dispute
If you are selling a leasehold property, as part of [...]
What are your legal options if you are owed money?
There are several reasons why someone might owe you money, [...]
High street rental auctions – a guide for landlords
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 will give local [...]
Succession and tax planning for high-net-worth families
‘Whether you have built up a portfolio of assets through [...]
Do we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract?
A contract is often compared to an insurance policy; you hope you [...]
Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition
If you are considering buying a commercial property, it is [...]
A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities
The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their [...]
Later life and the various bodies you might encounter
If you are helping a loved one who is ill [...]
Gazumping and gazundering – perils in an uncertain market
Research suggests that nearly a third of recent sellers have [...]
Dealing with a dispute arising from an indemnity
As a business owner you are likely to have been [...]
