Law features
The hybrid future of commercial lease creation
For many businesses, arranging a commercial lease has traditionally involved a choice between instructing a solicitor to manage the entire process or starting with a downloadable template. Legal technology is now creating a third option: a structured digital process combined with professional legal review. Commercial leases are particularly suited to this hybrid approach. Although every […]
The SME real estate market steps up in 2026
Two years ago, we wrote about the difficulties facing the UK’s SME commercial real estate sector. At that time, the outlook was challenging, with a real prospect of widespread distress. We likened the market to a line of dominoes standing on end, vulnerable to a combination of rising interest rates, stubborn inflation, falling property values […]
Share plans, legal risk and the lessons of Revolut
When Revolut’s share plan controversy left former employees facing unexpected income tax liabilities, the legal community’s interest was understandable. Here, after all, was a high-profile illustration of what happens when the legal and tax architecture underpinning an employee share scheme is either poorly designed, poorly communicated or inadequately maintained. The case attracted attention partly because […]
Is now the time to consider sale-and-leaseback for your commercial property?
Asda’s recent £568 million sale-and-leaseback deal has once again thrust this financing strategy into the spotlight. The supermarket giant has sold 24 stores and its Lutterworth distribution depot to institutional investors, then immediately leasing them back on 25-year agreements. For businesses facing debt pressures or seeking to unlock capital tied up in property assets, the […]
Hiring legally in a digital age
The Government’s plan to introduce a national Digital ID scheme to confirm identity and immigration status has drawn widespread interest. For many employers, the idea of a single digital credential that could instantly verify an individual’s right to work appears to offer long-awaited simplicity. However, while Digital ID could modernise how identity verification is carried […]
Unfair dismissal reform: how employers can prepare for upcoming changes
Tessa Harris, Employment Law Director at Redmans Solicitors, comments on the recent changes made to the Employment Rights Bill, and advises employers on how they can prepare for inevitable changes to unfair dismissal laws. A hot topic for any Employment Lawyer has been the Labour government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill. The Bill put forward several […]
Interview questions and the law: A guide for employers
Job interviews may seem an unlikely legal minefield, but the questions asked, the assumptions made, and even the format or timing of the interview can expose employers to serious legal risk. In a market where reputation matters and recruitment is competitive, ensuring your interview process is lawful, consistent, and inclusive is not simply a matter […]
Why bother with Terms and Conditions?
T&Cs serve as the contractual framework that governs your dealings with clients, suppliers or partners, outlining the rights, obligations and procedures that apply to every transaction. Without them, businesses are left exposed to ambiguity, disputes and financial loss. Clearly written T&Cs tailored to your business, provide certainty for both parties as well as ensuring professionalism. […]
The impact of significant change to the corporate Identification Doctrine
It is amusing to note that one of the fundamental principles of corporate liability in British law is inextricably linked to the price of washing powder. The seminal case Tesco Supermarkets v Nattrass [1971] UKHL 1 concerned a disgruntled Tesco customer who was charged full price for a box of washing powder advertised at a […]
The legal implications of an impending Fire and Rehire ban
The controversial mechanism commonly referred to as “Fire and Rehire”, in which employers dismiss staff and immediately re-engage them under altered contractual terms, has long sparked contention within both legal and public spheres. Recent scandals involving major employers such as Tesco and P&O Ferries have sharpened scrutiny around this method, with public opinion and legal […]
