Insights
21st August 2023
Disposal of land by a charity – What to consider in light of the Charities Act 2022?
Charities are subject to a heightened set of requirements contained within the Charities Act 2011 (referred to as “CA 2011” in this guidance) (and amended by the Charities…
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17th August 2023
Commercial Leases – Understanding Authorised Guarantee Agreements (AGAs)
An Authorised Guarantee Agreement (AGA) is a legal term commonly used in commercial property and lease transactions. AGA was first introduced under the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act…
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15th August 2023
Ellisons Solicitors advises the exiting shareholders of Systematics International Limited (“Systematics”), in connection with the sale of Systematics to Kynetec UK Limited
Ellisons' Corporate team were delighted to advise the exiting shareholders of Systematics International Limited (“Systematics”), in connection with the sale of Systematics to Kynetec UK Limited. Based near…
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11th August 2023
Let’s Update You – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022
On 1 October 2015, landlords of residential properties became subject to two new obligations: 1) Installing smoke alarms on each storey of premises that are wholly or partly…
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10th August 2023
DIY Divorce
What is a DIY divorce? Individuals have always been able to act in person in respect of applying for and responding to a divorce. However the introduction of…
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9th August 2023
Deed of Variation
What is a Deed of Variation? A Deed of Variation is a legal document that can be used to allow a beneficiary to redirect part or all of…
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8th August 2023
Hot off the Press – New EPC Regulations
As many of our commercial property clients will be aware, there have been some key changes to the regulations relating to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) recently. In brief,…
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6th August 2023
European Union Nationals in the UK
European Union nationals in the UK may well be very familiar with the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Those EEA nationals who have lived in the UK…
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5th August 2023
Will ‘Nesting’ become the norm in the cost of living crisis for separating couples?
‘Nesting’ is a fairly new approach being undertaken by separating couples who have children, or perhaps even pets. The idea is that a much smaller property is rented,…
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4th August 2023
Positive news for special school children and their families
As a commercial property solicitor, you don’t often get to be at the forefront of an amazing gift to a charity. But last month I had the pleasure…