News & Articles
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Read moreAn overhaul of Employment Law – Labour's Plans
Read morePrior to Labour's election win on 04 July 2024, their manifesto pledges indicated that significant changes in employment law would be introduced. Here, Daniel Allen in Andrew Jackson's employment team, explains more about the implications for employers and employees. As part of the King's speech delivered on …
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Read moreThe family farm: why do I need a partnership agreement?
Read moreWhenever farming clients ask why they need a partnership agreement my answer is simple: the best partnership agreement is one that you never have to get out of the kitchen drawer. Of course you would say that they say. But actually, it's true! For a family farm, a partnership …
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Read moreDrainage and the development of agricultural land
Read moreIn this latest article Kirsty Barsby, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, considers some of the issues which often come into play when looking at drainage for former farmland which is being developed for an alternative use. Over the winter there was a significant amount of flooding …
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Read moreEnergy Infrastructure Projects: What's the latest?
Read moreWe are all familiar with national energy infrastructure projects which criss-cross our region. More are already coming onstream, and inevitably future schemes will be planned to help the country move towards a net zero position. You may receive a letter in the post or a visit by an agent …
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Read moreMixed-use SDLT decision marks success for the taxpayer
Read moreIn March, the final Budget of the Conservative government announced the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This came as no surprise, as HMRC had consulted on this issue and it was long expected. What was surprising, though, was that no change was made to …
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Read moreAn industry in flux, but evolving
Read moreRecent conflicting industry news could raise concerns about stalling of the energy industry - but signs of positivity shine through, as Claire Ramsden reflects in her latest article. Despite reports earlier this year of job cuts and manufacturers scaling down operations in the energy sector, there remains a wealth of opportunities …
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Read moreBereavement Support payment for those affected by loss
Read moreWhen someone dies, there are certain things that have to be done, but this is often at an incredibly difficult time, when we feel least able to manage. Worrying about finances if you have to pay for a loved one’s funeral can make an already difficult time even more …
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Read moreGreen Roof (but not that kind!)
Read moreMany of us are looking at ways to be more energy and self-sufficient, and in an industrial setting the savings from renewable energy sources can be substantial. With limited space in an industrial yard, more often than not the most attractive source of renewable energy is solar panels, which …
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Read moreDo you have a retention of title clause in your T&Cs? Here's why we think you should.
Read morePut simply, the object of a retention of title clause is to give the seller of goods priority over secured and unsecured creditors of the buyer if the buyer fails to pay for the goods and aims to allow the seller to reclaim possession of the goods. The clause may …