All Legal articles – Page 16
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News
Government buys £111m City office block for new tribunal centre
The Ministry of Justice has purhcased an office block next to the Old Bailey courthouse for £111m to develop a new central London tribunal centre.
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Linklaters bolsters global real estate team with triple-partner promotion
Linklaters has promoted three members of its global real estate team to partner.
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Experts point to flaws in Covid-19 arrears bill
Legal commentators warn that landlord/tenant arbitration process lacks clarity.
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Professional
Landlords bemoan extension of commercial evictions ban
Concerns mount over further extension to March 2022 and introduction of binding arbitration scheme
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Tensions grow as experts warn lockdown will cause "total carnage" across retail and hospitality
Escalating tensions between retail landlords and tenants over unpaid rents are spilling over into the courts – as senior industry figures warn that the new national lockdown will cause “total carnage” in the retail and hospitality sectors.
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Professional
Landlords must act reasonably when pursuing possession proceedings
After a long six months, the stay on possession proceedings has finally been lifted, although this does not mean an immediate return to normality.
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Professional
How liable are landlords for Covid-19 workplace risks?
Landlords can face serious consequences for failing to carry out risk assessments or implement measures.
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Restriction on winding up petitions becomes Act
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill has came into force today.
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Professional
How the property industry can support LGBT+ employees
Networks such as Freehold and other initiatives promote workplace diversity, inclusivity and awareness.
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Professional
New insolvency bill may leave landlords in a ‘no-man’s land’
The bill is now in the House of Lords and may shift the balance of power between tenants and landlords.
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Professional
Mentoring can help young professionals to get ahead
Property Week and Real Estate Balance hosted a mentoring webinar recently for those taking their first steps in the property industry.
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Professional
Is subletting a post-pandemic solution for spare office space?
Occupiers seem likely to sublet their unused space as headcounts are reduced, but lease terms may present some obstacles.
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Professional
Employers balance return to work with staff safeguarding
What are the legal rights of staff in the workplace and how can employers best respond to their needs?
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Property professionals warned that emails can be legally binding
Property professionals could be unwittingly committing their businesses to deals simply by sending an email, a litigation lawyer has warned after a ruling in Manchester County Court.
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Dates for Elephant & Castle shopping centre judicial review confirmed
The judicial review of the Elephant Castle shopping centre redevelopment plans initially due to start on 17 July has been postponed to 22 and 23 October.
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Moises Gertner loses High Court battle
Former property tycoon Moises Gertner has lost a High Court battle to avoid backruptcy.
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Insight
Tenant Fees Act is short-term fix
It may have taken two years, but the Tenant Fees Act will at last be implemented on 1 June 2019, after first being announced in November 2016’s Autumn Statement. It is a positive first step toward reform for the property industry.
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Five office fit-out firms face £7m fine for breaking competition law
Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley have agreed to pay £7m in fines after admitting their involvement in a cartel.
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Online
Norton Rose Fulbright appoints new global heads of real estate
Norton Rose Fulbright has promoted its head of EMEA real estate to joint global head of real estate.
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Corum XL fund buys Irwin Mitchell's headquarters
Real estate investment adviser 90 North and Saudi Arabia-based Sidra Capital have sold law firm Irwin Mitchell’s headquarters to Corum XL Fund for £24.65m.