Greenbelt housing: a boost to landowners or an increase in government control over development?
The Labour government has now given further details surrounding its ambitious pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2030. New powers are being proposed by ministers to allow councils to compulsorily buy up green belt land that would previously have been ineligible for development.
BPE Solicitors advises Dodo Pub Co on a 20-year lease of The White House from Brasenose College
The team at BPE, led by partner Doug Armstrong, has assisted Dodo Pubs Co with the acquisition of its latest project – The (Grade II Listed) White House in Oxford. Dodo Pub Co now has nine community focussed pubs in its growing portfolio (including The Bottle of Sauce in Cheltenham and The Rusty Bicycle in Oxford), each offering a quirky yet welcoming style.
Proprietary Estoppel: a potential remedy for an unkept promise
Proprietary estoppel is an equitable concept that allows the court to stop one party (Party A) using their legal rights when doing so would be very unfair (unconscionable) to another party (Party B). This arises when Party A makes a promise or assurance (known as a representation) to Party B. Party B relies upon that representation to their detriment (i.e. spends money or turns down a benefit), and it would be ‘unconscionable’ for Party A not to uphold their representation. This could be used as an alternative claim to contesting a will.
A bright (and green!) future ahead for EARNZ PLC
BPE advises EARNZ PLC on two energy services acquisitions
Assisting Stroud Town Council’s Office Move
Thomas Christie from the BPE Solicitors LLP Commercial Property team recently advised Stroud Town Council on their purchase of the former Locking Hill Surgery.
Breaking: Government Introduce New Tipping Rules
The Government have confirmed that the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into force on 1 October 2024. This new law introduces significant changes to how tips, gratuities, and service charges are handled in the workplace.
BPE Solicitors’ Corporate team assist recruitment group in acquiring Gloucestershire based agency
The Corporate team at BPE were delighted to act for Thomas Recruitment Group in their recent acquisition of Hooray Recruitment.
“Pre-action Protocols” in family cases: What happens before submitting an application to the court?
At the end of April this year, the Family Procedure Rules, which govern how family proceedings are dealt with, were updated to place a much greater focus on “non-court dispute resolution” (NCDR). In an effort to divert as many cases as possible away from court, the rules require couples to consider using a form of NCDR instead of making an application to court to resolve their dispute. Judges now have powers to halt proceedings if they consider that a couple have not properly looked into whether there is a form of NCDR that could assist them.
BPE’s Private Wealth team retains ranking for fifth consecutive year
The Private Wealth team at Gloucestershire based BPE Solicitors has retained its Tier Two ranking in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth directory of recommended lawyers for another year.
King's Speech: A Storm Brewing for Employers
Today’s King’s Speech has outlined the Labour Government’s ambitious plans to shake up the workplace and, as predicted, employers are in for a tumultuous period of change.
BPE advises Advance Growth Partners Ltd on investment in luxury skincare brand Lisa Franklin
Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors has acted for Advance Growth Partners Ltd (AGP) on its equity investment in Lisa Franklin Ltd, a London headquartered luxury cosmetic and facial treatment brand.
BPE Solicitors LLP is proud to be the official Legal Partner of British Racing Motors for 2024
Founded in 1949, British Racing Motors has been a key player in the motor racing industry for decades. They raced from 1950 to 1974, winning 17 Grands Prix and 1 Grand Prix Championship; and still holding the record for winning the closest ever Grand Prix Finish.