Much like London buses, the Supreme Court must be thinking that restraint of trade cases are coming along all at once. In what was their third restraint of trade case in three years, the Supreme Court has recently handed down its decision in Harcus Sinclair LLP v Your Lawyers Ltd finding that a restraint of trade clause contained in a non-disclosure agreement between two law firms was not unreasonable in the circumstances and was, therefore, valid.
Read moreOctober’s Autumn Budget announced some key changes to the terms of the Recovery Loan Scheme.
Read moreAs strange as it sounds, it isn’t unusual for country houses and estates to come with a few skeletons in the cupboard – or the garden at least. Many have graveyards or graves in the grounds, usually for previous inhabitants.
Read moreIn a world where cash payments are a growing rarity, practices around leaving a tip in recognition of good service in the hospitality sector are also changing.
Read moreEntering into a joint venture with another party in respect of the development of a property continues to be a popular way of sharing risk, pooling knowledge and expertise, and potentially making a project more attractive to third party funders.
Read moreOne of the key elements for the owner of any new hotel is getting the right operator in place. More than just a covenant strength concern, the right operator is essential for ensuring the parties get the most out of the hotel from a financial perspective.
Read moreIn an effort to encourage a greater number of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to list in the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made a number of changes to the Listing Rules. Such changes came into effect on 10 August 2021.
Read moreSince we published our comments on access to digital assets after death in the FT Adviser earlier this year, the thorny issue has moved no further up the government’s list of priorities. However, it is encouraging to see a growing awareness of the problem among tech giants.
Read moreWhat is a local search? As part of the conveyancing process, solicitors submit ‘searches’ to various public authorities to identify potential issues with the property. Perhaps the most important of these searches is the local authority search.
Read moreAt first blush, one could be forgiven for assuming that the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the “Act”) would only apply to obviously “dodgy dealings” and “suspect individuals”. However, for anyone who has read our summary of the National Security and Investment Bill or our update following its receiving Royal Assent , it will be clear that the new regime will be far more wide-ranging, potentially catching a plethora of transactions and the parties involved. One sector which could be particularly affected in more ways than one is real estate.
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