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Litigation is at the heart of many insolvencies.  Be it defending claims, advising on terminologies, or supporting your business in the enforceability or registration of a claim  – we have the experience to assist across all business sectors.

We can also challenge non-payments, support you in applications if you have been unfairly prejudiced, or where you have lost out because of poor decision making or because another supplier has been preferred over you.

“Significant experience in handling large-scale restructuring and redundancy programmes. Clarkslegal is ‘technically excellent but commercial’”

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  • 01 April 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

FAQ – Acheter un local commercial en Angleterre et au Pays de Galle

Si vous voulez investir dans le marché immobilier anglais et gallois (les deux pays partage la même juridiction légal), il y a beaucoup de différences avec une acquisition en France; le principe légal caveat emptor étant une distinction majeur.

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  • 10 March 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

Etapes clés dans une transaction immobilière anglaise

On nous demande souvent quelles sont les étapes clés dans l’achat d’un local commercial ; voici le parcours typique d’un acheteur ou preneur.

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  • 13 February 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

What are restrictive covenants and how do they relate to the planning system?

Restrictive covenants on use can be one of the more problematic aspects of a property transaction. Even if the restrictive covenants do not affect one’s development plans for the land, they may be an issue for subsequent buyers or future lenders.

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  • 31 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate update and 2025 expectations

Last year brought about major political changes in the UK. Amongst many pledges by the UK’s new government, the following are certain to have a significant impact on commercial real estate for the years to come

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  • 09 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

What happens to a sublease when the headlease is surrendered, forfeited or disclaimed?

The intermediate tenant under the headlease falls away and the tenant under the sublease becomes the direct tenant of the superior landlord.

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  • 16 March 2023
  • Employment

Enhanced redundancy packages explained

The first payment to include in a redundancy package is the statutory redundancy payment. This must be paid to all eligible employees and the amount is set by legislation. Other mandatory payments on termination would also include accrued but untaken annual leave and unpaid wages. Some employers, where the contract allows, may make a payment in lieu of notice.

“I worked with Stuart on a matter relating to a mutual client which was suffering financial distressHis calm and pragmatic approach aligned well with my own firm’s values, and he provided huge assistance in guiding the directors through a turbulent time.”

James Hopkirk, Restructuring Director – Kreston Reeves LLP