Career development at BPE Solicitors shines through
Cheltenham based BPE Solicitors is celebrating the promotions of four highly talented individuals, with two new Associates and two new Partners, proving that BPE is the place to be to advance a career in the law.
The importance of data ethics: a lawyer’s perspective
There has never been a more dynamic period of change and growth in the world of data trusts, which is why the involvement of a data law team (such as BPE’s) is fundamental to shaping this area.
Data Protection expert joins the Council of Europe Data Protection Unit
Technology Partner expert on data protection and privacy rights, Rocio de la Cruz, has been appointed to the Council of Europe Data Protection Unit.
P&O – How the media and government got it wrong
In this article Steve Conlay considers the recent P&O dismissals, the “fire and rehire” culture in the UK and how the media and government continues to misinterpret the entire situation
Beware your repair clause
It is a common misconception that, when taking a lease of commercial property, a tenant only has to return that property at the end of the lease in the same condition in which they took it but this is not the case. Understanding the repair clause in your lease is vital to ensuring you are not left with a very large dilapidations liability when you leave the property at the end of your lease.
When is a trade mark not a trade mark?
Iain Garfield discusses the implications of the decision by Russian authorities to no longer recognise trade marks owned by organisations in some countries.
BPE Solicitors advises Alpha Development on multi-million pound investment from Business Growth Fund
The Corporate team at BPE Solicitors has supported leading specialist financial training provider, Alpha Development, in securing a multi-million pound investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF).
BPE Solicitors acts for Totally plc on latest multi-million pound acquisition
The Corporate team at Gloucestershire-based BPE Solicitors has acted for longstanding AIM-quoted client, Totally plc, on its acquisition of Pioneer Health Care Limited, in a deal worth up to £13 million.
Tax changes effective April 2022
Anthony Rudge explains the upcoming tax increases, and their purpose, which are due to come into effect in April 2022.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill receives Royal Assent
Residential leaseholds have been the subject of many consultations. The latest development in the process concerns the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill which formally became law after receiving Royal Assent on 8th February 2022.
Supporting employees affected by conflict in the Ukraine
Tom Lattimore looks at the additional support employees who are affected by the conflict in the Ukraine may need.
Recent High Court Case Provides Guidance on “All Reasonable Endeavours” Clauses
The High Court has given guidance on what is needed to satisfy an “all reasonable endeavours” clause in an agreement, following the recent case of Brooke Homes (Bicester) Limited v Portfolio Property Partners Limited and Others [2021] EWCH 3015 (Ch) (“Brooke Homes”).