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  • 09 July 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

Had Enough? Winding your Business Down through the use of an MVL

The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses to consider the way they operate and, in some instances, consider whether they have the ability to operate at all. Similarly, there will be many business owners who feel the risk of further pandemics in the future or business fatigue

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  • 09 July 2020
  • Employment

Use of Anonymous Witnesses in Disciplinary Hearings

In Tai Tarian Limited v Howell Wyn Christie, the Claimant (a carpenter) was dismissed by his employer following an anonymous complaint that he had made homophobic comments during a visit to a client’s property.

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  • 08 July 2020
  • Commercial Real Estate

Tenant wins challenge against Landlord’s ‘conclusive’ service charge statement

In the recent case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd EWHC 1263 (Ch), the High Court held that a tenant could challenge the service charge sums due under their lease,

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  • 07 July 2020
  • Commercial Real Estate

Duval Case: Beware the Breach of Covenants

The Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd (Duval) is likely to have wide implications for landlords and tenants alike as it concerns the mutual enforceability of tenant covenants which is a standard provision in most modern leases.

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  • 07 July 2020
  • Commercial Real Estate

Short-term letting? Check your Tenant Lease before you Breach

As the pandemic continues, those who own residential property may be looking to the future and considering whether there is money to be made by short-term lets (e.g. Airbnb)

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  • 07 July 2020
  • Employment

Taking steps to avoid or reduce the impact of discrimination

When a discrimination claim is successful, as well as being able to order compensation for injury to feelings and financial losses, employment tribunals have the power to make a recommendation that, within a specified period,

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