Update on the Renters Right Bill – It’s nearly time! The Renters’ Rights Bill has progressed quickly and is expected to be passed as law after April 2025. The Bill aims to reform the private rental sector, including abolishing Section 21 evictions, ending fixed term tenancies and introducing a single system of periodic tenancies. Here is a recap of some [...]
AI in Corporate Law: Efficiency or Overhead? The Emerging Role of Technology in Negotiations and Document Drafting The corporate legal landscape in the UK is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of AI platforms designed to streamline everything from document drafting to corporate approvals. With more in-house teams and law firms embracing this new technology, AI is fast becoming [...]
Moths and Replies to Enquiries – A Salutary Lesson Iya Patarkatsishvili (1) Yevhen Hunyak v William Woodward – Fisher [2025] EWHC 265 (Ch) The judgment of Mr Justice Fancourt sitting in the High Court of Justice on 10 February 2025 is an interesting one and provides a reminder to take care when answering enquiries as a seller. In this case [...]
Declaratory Judgments. YOU SHALL, NOT, MERGE! The common law doctrine of merger in judgment does not apply to declaratory judgments. So confirmed the UK Supreme Court when today it handed down its judgment in Nasir v Zavarco Plc [2025] UKSC 5. Lee Donoghue, Jessica Verrall, and Rabia Azam at Teacher Stern LLP acted for the Appellant Tan Sri Nasir, with [...]
Are all warranties created the same? In Eurocopy plc v Teesdale [1992] BCLC 1067, the Court of Appeal suggested that actual knowledge, derived from sources outside of a disclosure letter, could undermine a claim for breach of warranty in a share purchase agreement despite any express provision to the contrary. Consequently, it is considered best practice for a share purchase [...]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holder deadline for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) For holders of Tier 1 Entrepreneur visas, the deadline to apply for ILR is 6 April 2025, unless they have at any time held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, in which case the deadline will be 6 July 2027. After these dates, no further ILR applications will [...]
Identity verification under ECCTA – key dates to note The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) was enacted to combat economic crime and enhance the transparency of UK company ownership – all with a view to supporting economic growth and making the UK an attractive place to do business. Under the reforms that are due to be introduced by [...]
Experts gone wrong In contracts, it is not uncommon to include a dispute resolution mechanism in order to deal with any issues between the parties, particularly if a long relationship is envisaged. These usually provide for a staged process, escalating disputes up to the management of both parties for resolution, failing which either party can refer the matter to an [...]
Update on EPC asset ratings Discover the key changes the government is considering for raising the minimum EPC asset rating and what this means for landlords. The below summary highlights, on a concise basis rather than an in-depth analysis, the changes. A. EPC rating The government, under its mandate, is looking to increase the minimum EPC asset rating for properties [...]
Unfair Prejudice? In the absence of any recourse under the articles of association or any shareholders’ agreement, aggrieved shareholders are often reminded of their rights under s.994 of the Companies Act 2006 to apply to the court for relief if they suffer unfair prejudice. The court has wide powers and the potential respondents, while usually the other shareholders, could include [...]
