BPE’s Commercial Property Team celebrate momentous Work Anniversaries
BPE’s Commercial Property Team have been celebrating some milestone work anniversaries. Having shown such dedication to their roles over the years we wanted to say a huge thank you to these BPE stars and hear from each of them what it is about BPE that they love so much.
Conduct in Financial Remedy Cases
In financial remedy proceedings, courts decide how the matrimonial assets should be divided upon divorce/dissolution. In making this decision, they must have regard to a variety of factors, one of which includes the party’s conduct throughout the court process.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard ‘MEES’- Important Commercial Landlord Key Dates
On the 20 September 2023, the Prime Minister delivered a speech announcing important changes to the Government’s environmental targets including delaying the elimination of gas boilers and pushing back the ban on purchasing new petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.
Don’t lose your Head when agreeing Heads of Terms
For anyone engaged in commercial property dealings, from agents and accountants to clients, understanding the importance of "Heads of Terms" is paramount, for they are the cryptic gateway to a spine-tinglingly smooth and efficient transaction process.
Subletting or Assigning a Commercial Lease
In the dynamic world of renting, commercial tenants often find themselves at a crossroads when circumstances change. Whether it's a relocation desire or an economic downturn, situations arise where tenants need to part ways with their leases. Enter subletting and assigning, two options that can be your ticket to tenant freedom. But what's the difference, and which one should you choose? Let's break it down.
A View from the Bench: Helen Cankett Update
After being appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2022, Helen Cankett reflects on her experiences so far.
Mutual Wills: a case law update
In this article, Emily Rowan-Maxwell looks at the recent case of McLean v McLean, highlighting the strict requirements for mutual wills.
Business Tenancies – Reform on the horizon?
The Law Commission is in its initial stages of conducting a review into the right to renew business tenancies under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
It’s been an exciting 6 months for BPE’s Commercial Property Team
BPE’s Commercial Property Team have been reflecting on the exciting work they have undertaken during the first half of 2023. Here are some of their work highlights of the year to date.
Family friendly benefits at BPE Solicitors
Hear about the maternity and paternity benefits offered to our staff.
Dealing with vexatious claimants: Civil Procedure Orders in UK Employment Tribunals
In this article Partner, Chris Aldridge looks at a recent case on civil procedure orders and examines how businesses can protect themselves against vexatious claimants.
3 ways to end your commercial lease early
In this article Associate Natalie Betteridge looks at way to end commercial leases early including Break clauses, surrendering, and conduct