Property & Construction
Persistence pays off in commercial disputes
A recent commercial dispute I was involved with demonstrates the value of being prepared to pursue a claim and not to be put off by repeated denials and delaying tactics…
Harrison Drury advises Leonard Curtis on Lancashire…
Harrison Drury’s property law team has advised business rescue and recovery specialist Leonard Curtis on its lease of new premises in Lancashire. The Bury-headquartered firm has opened an office at…
Using restrictive covenants in employee contracts
Seeing one of your former employees set up a business in direct competition to yours can be a frustrating experience and one that is damaging to your interests. If your…
Harrison Drury advises Bill Beaumont Textiles on…
Harrison Drury has advised former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont on his company's lease of new commercial premises in Chorley and the sale of its historic former home. Bill Beaumont…
Could heads of terms provide a roadmap…
A heads of terms document is used towards the start of a commercial transaction, and is used to set out the principle terms of agreement between the parties before substantive…
Do employment contracts cover unforeseen events?
Last month’s English riots served as a reminder of the huge disruption and upheaval such unforeseen incidents can cause to businesses. The disturbances left many business owners having to make…
Harrison Drury acts on leasing of new…
A former meat-packing factory on a Lancashire industrial estate has been given a new lease of life after being converted into new business units. The 10,000 sq ft property at…
Could ‘deferred consideration’ help you get that…
With funding for acquisitions still being hard to come by, buyers are increasingly looking for ways to spread the cost. Historically it was the norm for the full amount of…
Harrison Drury secures adjudication result in building…
A property developer has been ordered to pay almost £40,000 in additional fees to an architecture practice after a successful adjudication result secured by Harrison Drury Solicitors. The dispute arose…
What you need to know about Agency…
A number of changes are coming into force on October 1 2011 when the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 is implemented. The regulations are intended to offer better treatment to agency…
Does your business need a social media…
Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs have become an excellent new tool for businesses to market their products and services. Many businesses now use social media to…
Tenant break clauses and the rules on…
In these tough times for commercial tenants, the right to terminate a lease early by exercising a tenant break clause is extremely valuable if the tenant is wishing to downsize…
Five common mistakes with joint ventures
Working together with someone to bring something new to market is an exciting time for any business. However, in the rush it is easy to slip up and miss things…
Energy-Saving Legal Considerations for Landlords
In the current property market, property owners are looking to their assets to see how additional income can be generated without significant cost. One option is the lease of roof…
Are you ready for the Bribery Act…
The Ministry of Justice has recently published new guidance on the procedures commercial organisations should put in place to ensure they fully comply with The Bribery Act 2010, which comes…
What is an injunction and who can…
We've seen and heard much in recent days about the rising use of injunctions to 'gag' the press, but what exactly are they? Put simply, an injunction is a court…
The five golden rules of management buyouts
Management buyouts (MBOs) are a good way to plan for succession when owners of a business are looking to take a step back, giving greater continuity to the business. For…
Why shareholder agreements are vital in family…
In any business, when shareholder disputes arise, it‘s always a difficult time. However, when the owners of a business are also members of the same family, then things can…
