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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...
Glovers’ Commercial Property Partner Philip Mundy has acted for new client Jack Wolfskin in connection with the opening of their latest UK retail store. Jack Wolfskin is a leading European...
In NRAM Plc v Evans and another, the High Court held that an e-DS1 was to be set aside for mistake and the register rectified to reinstate a charge that...
Tenancy Deposit Schemes (TDSs) were created under the Housing Act 2004 (HA 2004), pursuant to which it became compulsory for all landlords of residential assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) created on...
On 27 March 2015, the government published the Insolvency Act 1986 (Amendment) Order 2015 (SI 2015/922) (“the Order”). The Order will come into force on 1 October 2015. The Order...
A recent report by global real estate services provider CBRE reveals that central London office availability has dropped to a 14 year low, falling by 3% in the first quarter...
According to the latest research by the British Retail Consortium, shoppers in the UK have been avoiding the high streets and shopping centres. Overall footfall (the number of people entering...
On Monday 18 May 2015, a team of Glovers walkers comprising Richard Gilchrist, Philip Eyre, Philip Mundy, Laura Sheftel, Natasha Greenhead, Harriet Sykes, Stephanie Cullen and Alfred Johnston took part...
In November 2014 the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) was amended and, as a result, certain developments are now either exempt from affordable housing contributions pursuant to a Section 106...
Although it is possible these days to find out a lot about a property from the comfort of your own office using tools such as Google Maps and Street View,...
What is it? The Green Deal is the Government’s (Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)) flagship initiative to reduce carbons emissions and save energy. It was enacted under Part...
Glovers has achieved coverage in five key practice areas in the recently published Legal 500 and continues to be ranked alongside some of the largest city firms. The Legal 500...
From 13th December 2014, the EU Food Information for Customers Regulations come into force. These European rules will be enforced in the UK by the Food Information for Consumers Regulations...
Since 6 April 2007, Landlords of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) have been under a strict obligation to register a deposit paid by a tenant within 30 days of receipt and...
The previous system In England prior to the 1st October 2013, demolition of almost any unlisted building required conservation area consent under s.74(1) Planning (Listed Building & Conservation Areas) Act...
The Court of Appeal recently provided guidance in Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd and another (2013) in relation to the operation of...
Since 6 April 2007, landlords are required to join a tenancy deposit scheme to protect any deposit paid by a tenant under a residential shorthold tenancy. The deposit must be...
The Court of Appeal has applied a strict interpretation to compliance with break clauses in Friends Life Ltd v Siemens Hearing Instruments Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 382 On the facts,...
Glovers acted for brother and sister, Layo and Zoe Paskin (former owners of The End & AKA nightclubs in London) who have partnered with the chefs behind the famous Machneyuda...
In response to the financial crisis in 2007, the Financial Services Authority (now replaced by the Financial Conduct Authority) carried out a comprehensive review of the mortgage market, in order...
The Planning Act 2008 (“PA 2008”) introduced a discretionary planning charge known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) and the CIL Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/948) came into force on 6th...
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