Commercial

Articles

24 Jun 2014

Beware the pitfalls of clients retaining consultants

When drafting consultancy agreements, remember to specify expectations, draw the lines and ensure that employment contract law doesn't cloud the service provision, says Jonathan TR Silverman

17 Jun 2014

Company law update

Debbie King discusses diversity, the public register of company beneficial ownership and restricted covenants

10 Jun 2014

Don't count on holding on to your rent, landlords

The uncertain status of commercial tenants holding over the end of a lease has become somewhat more predictable following a Court of Appeal ruling, say Daniel Gatty and Caoimhe McKearney

10 Jun 2014

Design ambiguity and a suitcase in point

How much protection do community design rights really provide, asks Stuart Whitwell

3 Jun 2014

Construction update

Chris Holwell offers a crash course in contracts

30 May 2014

A light touch for rights of light injunctions

Developers can start to feel more confident; adjoining owners are becoming less likely to hold up development due to recent court decisions, says Robert Kelly

30 May 2014

Protecting rights to light

Do we need legislation on rights to light? Warren Gordon reports

27 May 2014

Domain names: marketing dream, business nightmare

Preparing brand owners for the risks of personalised online registry names is your responsibility, says Robert MacGinn