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3 March 20233 March 2023

Legal Update – Commercial Rent Arrears Update

The moratorium on forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent (or other sums due under the lease such as insurance, interest or service charge) ended on 25 March 2022, two years after it was originally enacted. Read more.

9 February 20239 February 2023

Not to be overlooked! How the Tate Modern Lost Neighbours’ Nuisance Claim

The Tate Modern (“Tate”) welcomes millions of visitors each year and is one of the most visited attractions in the UK. It has been involved in a legal battle with the residents of neighbouring apartments for the past six years. Read more.

2 February 20232 February 2023

Retrieving Stolen Crypto In The UK Has Never Been Easier

The struggle to regulate cryptocurrencies exposes crypto owners to risk of theft by cybercriminals, with a record of approximately $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency being stolen in 2022. Read more.

20 October 202220 October 2022

Global Business Mobility Visas Make It Easier For International Organisations To Send Workers Into The UK

The UK government has launched several new Global Business Mobility visa routes. Will this help address the skills shortages crippling some UK companies? Read more.

18 October 20222 December 2022

Directors’ Duties – KPMG Fined £14.4 Million Over Carillion Audits

Directors’ duties must be taken seriously as illustrated by the enormous fine handed down to KPMG following the forgery and misleading information used in audit documents related to Carillion which collapsed in 2018. For legal advice on civil litigation, please call +44 (0)20 7908 2559. Read more.

28 September 202218 October 2022

UK GDPR Data Transfer Compliance

When Britain left the EU in January 2021 many businesses were apprehensive about changes to data transfer laws. Read more.

15 August 202215 August 2022

Update: What Does The Law Commission’s Consultation on Recognition and Protection Of Digital Assets Aim To Achieve?

Developments in the field of digital assets are moving at an ever greater rate, and the English legal system continues to adapt and demonstrate its recognition of the importance and status of digital assets. Read more.

30 July 202230 July 2022

Register of Overseas Entities to commence from 1 August 2022

Overseas companies that own property in the UK now must register with Companies House and disclose details of the beneficial owners of those companies. Read more.

28 July 202228 July 2022

“English legal first”: The High Court Agrees To Service By Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

A recent case heard in the High Court tested the extent to which the English courts are willing to adapt to the rapid pace of technological development. Read more.

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