Does the idea of a brand-new home appeal to you? If so, you are not alone as the last two years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people buying off plan.  Whether you are looking for your forever home, an investment property, or a holiday hideaway, buying off plan has its own challenges.   Sian Morley, a Senior Associate in the residential property/ conveyancing team with Nalders explains, ‘As with any property purchase, you should do your

When someone is hurt in an accident at work, or while visiting your business premises, it can be easy to panic. This is particularly true where the injury that has been suffered is serious and where your mind naturally starts to race with questions like whether the accident was your fault, whether you could have done anything to prevent it, whether any health and safety laws have been broken, and whether you could be sued for personal injury compensation.  

While social media can be hugely beneficial for many businesses, it is not without its problems. Organisations have had to adapt to deal with unfavourable reviews, account hacking, data protection breaches, fake accounts and impersonation, use of their brand name as hashtags, privacy breaches and even liability for unlawful acts by employees.   The law has struggled to keep up with the meteoric rise of social media. As such, there is no ‘social media law’ you can call on to

Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time consuming and frustrating when what you really want to do is just get on with what your business does best.  But how long do you have to negotiate? Can you take court action to recover monies owed? If so, when is the right time?   Negotiations, delays and excuses can sometimes mean years pass before a satisfactory resolution is found

Investment in, or the acquisition of, another business may be part of your business growth strategy; especially if you operate in the same market or supply chain. Acquiring a slice of the pie (or the whole pie!) through a purchase of shares is one way to achieve this.   Whether you are contemplating a partial investment or an outright purchase of a business, similar considerations apply.   ‘There are a combination of commercial and personal factors which one has to

‘All conflicts are capable of peaceful resolution,’ said Nelson Mandela, although it may be hard to envisage this when you are in the middle of a family dispute arising from a relationship breakdown.  It is important to remember that family connections can rarely be completely severed, especially if children are involved.   ‘Seeking to win at all costs is not usually the best outcome, as most families will need to preserve some channels of communication,’ says Lindsey Jackson, a Senior

A will is an important part of everybody’s legal planning no matter your circumstances, but for anyone who is in business a well written will is vital to ensure the minimum disruption after your death.   ‘Whether you are a sole practitioner, a partner in a partnership, or a director of a limited company, you need to consider how your business will continue if you should die while still working or controlling the company,’ says Chris GIlbert, a Senior Associate

A solid building, made of bricks and mortar, seems an unlikely target for thieves. For most of us our homes evoke a powerful sense of security; ‘safe as houses’ as the old saying goes. But the facts tell a different story, as there has been an exponential growth in property fraud which now accounts for 70 per cent of all frauds.   ‘Media reports of a Luton vicar discovering his locks changed and a stranger in his home, is an

Whether negotiating a new commercial lease, or renegotiating an existing one, it is important to plan ahead and be clear about your desired outcomes and where you have flexibility to compromise.   ‘Your negotiating position will be influenced by the attractiveness of your property, competition and market conditions,’ says Edward Aldis, a Solicitor in the commercial property team with Nalders. ‘But a good lawyer will know which are the essential points for the landlord and concentrate on those, so both

If you need a cash injection for your business to help with growth costs, or to fund the purchase of plant and equipment, diversification, or expansion, then you will need to think carefully about the finance options open to you and their potential pros and cons.   You will also need to consider your options when looking to raise money to complete a management buy-out, to acquire a competitor or a complementary business, to purchase a freehold or leasehold commercial