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Glovers’ commercial property partner Philip Mundy has advised leading outdoor apparel, clothing and equipment retailer Jack Wolfskin on the opening of its latest standalone store in England, in the Grosvenor-owned...
A reminder that the National Minimum Wage increases will take effect on 1 October 2016. The following hourly rates of national minimum wage will apply from that date:- 1. The...
Glovers is delighted to announce that the recently published 2016 edition of The Legal 500 Guide to the UK Legal Profession continues to rank the firm for its expertise across...
This update is further to our initial News Update of 30 November 2015 regarding SDLT changes in the Autumn Review 2015. There were a number of matters noted in our...
Partner Philip Shotter acted on the acquisition of a new restaurant in Neal’s Yard, Seven Dials, for brother and sister Zoe and Layo Paskin. The Barbary is the eagerly awaited...
According to new research carried out by Bilfinger GVA, the global real estate advisory business, the property industry is severely lagging behind in preparing for new use sustainability regulations which...
The long awaited Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 (‘2010 Act’), which received Royal Assent on 25 March 2015, will come into force on 1 August 2016. The 2010...
The JCT 2011 suite of standard building contract forms will be updated and superseded over the coming months on a roll-out basis, with the new JCT Minor Works 2016 being...
Short term lettings of residential properties through websites such as Airbnb are becoming increasingly popular and can provide a valuable source of additional income for leaseholders, provided they are let...
On 25 May 2016, the House of Lords appointed an ad hoc Select Committee to investigate the issues relating to the effectiveness and impact of the Licensing Act 2003 (which...
The recent ruling of the High Court in the case of Kingston upon Hull City Council v Newcastle City Council and Greggs Plc should be of concern to small cafés...
On Monday 16 May 2016 Philip Eyre, Edward Vaughan, Andy Parker, Philip Shotter, Laura Sheftel, Philip Mundy, Paul Jagger, Daisy Martin, Stephanie Cullen, Charlotte Beaumont, Flo Maats and Alfred Johnston...
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (SE 2016/332) comes into force today, 6 April 2016. The 2016 Order amends the existing law on permitted...
The High Court has recently ruled in the case of EMI Group Limited v O&H Q1 Limited [16 March 2016] that the assignment of a “new” lease (i.e. a lease...
Greenwich council has recently introduced a policy forcing developers to openly publish viability tests, containing potentially commercially sensitive information, relating to new housing schemes when seeking dispensation from meeting the...
On 2 March 2016, the Supreme Court handed down two complimentary decisions in Cox v Ministry of Justice [2016] UKSC 10 and Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc [2016] UKSC...
Glovers was one of fifteen “Track 1” contributor law firms to a recent pilot survey undertaken by acuigen on behalf of TeCSA, which survey evaluated the perceived value of the...
The case of Re Armstrong Brands Ltd (In Administration) [2015] EWHC 3303 (Ch) has provided some recent judicial guidance on the legal paradigm of proper execution of deeds. It is...
According to the December 2015 edition of the Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach, nearly two in three British towns have seen their numbers of pubs, bars, restaurants...
The decline in the viability of some pubs coupled with changes in eating habits in general, have meant that many of our restaurant clients have in recent years been taking...
In a landmark decision the Supreme Court has recently ruled in favour of BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust (“BNP”) in its long-running dispute with its former tenant, Marks & Spencer...
The Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015 has outlined a number of changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). From 1 April 2016, higher rates of SDLT will apply to...
According to the latest research from the British Council of Shopping Centres’ Footfall Monitor, shopping centres and retail parks located in regions which hosted Rugby World Cup matches have benefitted...
Glovers’ Commercial Property Partner Andrew Nicklinson has advised long standing client Rawlinson & Hunter in connection with the lease of their new office building in the recently redeveloped The Square...
A reminder that, on 1 October 2015, the minimum bankruptcy level of a creditor’s petition is increased from £750 to £5,000. From 1 October 2015, any creditor wishing to petition...
Sections 33 to 41 of the Deregulation Act 2015 (“DA 2015”) contain provisions which introduce further restrictions on a landlord’s right to serve and enforce “Section 21 Notices” to end...
Glovers’ Commercial Property Partner Philip Shotter acted for Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo (of Bocca di Lupo and Gelupo fame) in connection with their new “piazzeria” street food concept “Vico”...
Glovers’ Commercial Property Partner Philip Mundy has acted for new client Silence Therapeutics Plc in connection with the lease of their new London corporate headquarters at the Harrods owned Crown...
Glovers’ Commercial Property Partner Philip Mundy has acted for Steelcase (South-East) Limited, trading as Steelcase Solutions, in connection with the lease of their new Central London office premises at 29...
Glovers is proud to report that the recently published 2015 edition of the Legal 500 continues to rank the firm for its expertise across the commercial property spectrum. The Legal...
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