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Commercial subletting - What is it, how does it work, and can I do it?

Charlie Stickland
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In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Charlie Stickland looks at subletting. She outlines what it is, how it works and whether you can sublet your property.

She goes on to discuss the benefits and risks of subletting and provides some expert advice from both a tenant and subtenant perspective.

Care home worker fairly dismissed for refusing vaccination

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Paul Burton looks at a recent case where a care worker was fairly dismissed for vaccine refusal, prior to the mandatory vaccination legislation. Paul discusses the implications of this case in Employment Law.

Residential Storm damage and Business Disruption - who's liable?

Kerri Hunter
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In this article, Dispute Resolution Partner Michelle Hayter discusses your liability for storm damage to both your property and neighbouring property.

And, Commercial Associate Sarah Sillar looks at business disruption as a result of storms, and how businesses can protect themselves against legal action.

Help to Buy vs Lifetime ISA: Which should I use to buy my first home?

Laura Mabin
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In this article, Conveyancing Paralegal Sophie Pope takes a look at Help to Buy and Lifetime ISAs.

Sophie outlines the ins and outs of each ISA and answers some frequently asked questions from first-time buyers around ISAs.

Bounce Back Loans and some issues around them

Malcolm Niekirk
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Malcolm looks at a hot topic - Bounce Back Loans (BBL). Malcolm provided an overview of BBLs, looked at their status as unsecured and discusses some of the misuses and abuses of the loan.

Disability discrimination case in the Ministry of Justice

Chris Dobbs
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A Reading Employment Tribunal found that a Solicitor-Judge was discriminated against after the Ministry of Justice, through HMCTS (HM Courts & Tribunals Service), failed to provide reasonable adjustments to the workplace. 

Employment Solicitor Chris Dobbs takes a look at this case, discussing the importance of reasonable adjustments for employers.

Lease or Licence: What's the difference and which is best?

Hannah Martin
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In her most recent article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin outlines the difference between a commercial lease and licence.

Hannah goes on to discuss which is best, from both a landlord and tenant perspective.

What is the 'Levelling Up' White Paper and what does it mean for Landlords?

Anna Curtis
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Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced the ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper yesterday, which will attempt to “change the economic model of this country”.

Landlord & Tenant specialist Anna Curtis details what will be included in the White Paper and discusses the key takeaways for landlords below.

Taxi driver 'not a worker'

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Employment Partner Paul Burton looks at a recent case, where a Taxi driver’s status as a ‘worker’ was disputed.

Paul discusses the facts of the case and the wider implications in Employment Law.

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