Insolvency Guru, Malcolm Niekirk, looks at the lightweight insolvency protocols, examining the pros, cons, and alternatives. What is different about a light touch administration? When can you use one?
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The governing law, the Cathedrals Measure, is being replaced, probably early next year.
For every cathedral, the existing trinity-like body corporate will change. All assets, engagements and liabilities will belong to a single body corporate, the Chapter. That won’t happen immediately. Each cathedral will need time to reconstitute its Chapter.
Earlier this month, Frettens' resident insolvency guru, Malcolm Niekirk, gave one of his monthly Coffee Break Briefings on Directors’ and Shareholders’ liability for corporate taxes and penalties.
Frettens' resident insolvency guru, Malcolm Niekirk, takes a look at an emerging hot topic in insolvency and commercial property - the move to turnover rents.
Frettens' resident Insolvency Guru, Malcolm Niekirk, looks at whether CVAs are still viable now that crown preference has been reinstated.
Michelle Hayter is a partner and head of Frettens' specialist dispute resolution team . A specialist in dealing with contentious wills and probate , she is recommended in the Legal 500 , an independent guide to the legal sector, for her work...
Our insolvency Guru, Malcolm Niekirk looks at the return of HMRC Crown Preference to insolvency proceedings and the implications for insolvency practitioners.
Our resident insolvency guru, Malcolm Niekirk, looks at one of the potential consequences of the return of crown preference.
Sometimes referred to as a ‘romalpa clause’ or a ‘reservation of title clause’, a retention of title clause is a clause within a contract that allows a seller to retain the legal title to goods that have been sold and delivered to a buyer
Are company directors are always automatically banned from running another business with the same name? And is there a legal way to sidestep a section 216 ban?
Section 216 Insolvency Act 1986
Anna Curtis answers your FAQs on coronavirus holiday cancellations, quarantine and how to get your holiday refund.
With the increase in Airbnb hosting in seaside towns like Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, Anna Curtis answers your most frequently-asked questions, including planning, restrictive covenants and mortgages.
Can I be evicted during the coronavirus lockdown? Is there a ban on evictions during COVID 19 outbreak?
Michelle Hayter looks at the effects of the coronavirus lockdown on landlords and tenants, and explores the ban on evictions and rental arrears.
Is your rented accommodation fit for purpose? What is the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018? Michelle Hayter outlines the new legislation on standards of rented accommodation.
Anna Curtis, a solicitor in our specialist dispute resolution team, outlines how a CCJ can be removed or set aside.
A Default Judgment, also known as a CCJ, is entered by the court when a county court claim is issued and the Defendant does not respond to the claim.
There may be a number of reasons why a Defendant does not respond to a claim. For example they may think that by ignoring it, it will go away (it will not!). However, sometimes a Defendant may be completely unaware that a claim has been issued against them, particularly if they have moved address.
The proposals for the UK Renters Reform Bill were announced during the Queens Speech in December 2019. Proposals included scrapping section 21 and a lifetime deposit scheme for tenants. Anna Curtis explains all about it.
We understand that for the vast majority of residential lettings there are no problems when it comes to ending the tenancy agreement. It is common across the UK for landlords and tenants to agree to a termination date and for the tenant to move out without...
Can you contest a will? Michelle Hayter talks about grounds for contesting a will, how long you have to contest a will, and who pays for contesting a will? Also whether you can contest a will after probate, and recommended solicitors for contesting a will in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
An increasing number of people have been getting in touch with us about personal guarantees. In the following article, Anna Curtis provides an overview of what personal guarantees are and how they work. What is a personal guarantee? A personal guarantee...
Launched in February, the Frettens Client Portal has already received praise from a number of clients, who particularly like the user-friendly interface, as well as the security and simplicity of the software.
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