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Upwards‑only rent reviews have long been a common feature of commercial leases. These clauses ensure that rent can only remain the same or increase at review dates, even where market rents have fallen. While this has provided landlords with income...
There is a formal system of measuring a building’s energy efficiency, known as the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Buildings are rated by an energy assessor from A to G based on a holistic review of several factors, including but not limited to,...
The government has now published the official Information Sheet required under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. This document is designed to give existing assured tenants in the private rented a clear explanation of how their rights and tenancies will...
Statutory books, also known as statutory registers, are the official records that detail a company's ownership, management, and internal governance. These documents ensure transparency, legal compliance, and provide a clear view of the company's...
The Renters’ Rights Act is one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in recent years, but a number of the measures in the Act have not yet been implemented. Following royal assent on 27 October 2025, the government announced...
Few unfair prejudice cases illustrate the sheer breadth of the court’s remedial power under section 996 of the Companies Act 2006 as clearly as the Court of Appeal’s decision in Thomas v Dawson. The company, Invicta Care Homes Ltd, was a...
Disputes between shareholders frequently end up before the courts under two main statutory routes: unfair prejudice petitions (sections 994–996 of the Companies Act 2006) and just and equitable winding-up petitions (section 122(1)(g) of the...
Directors of limited companies frequently underestimate the personal risks of strike-off. Dissolution, whether voluntary or compulsory, does not provide the shield many assume. Voluntary strike-off (DS01 Application) Sections 1003–1011 of the...
As we move into 2026, the landscape for company directors is evolving rapidly. New compliance requirements, governance standards, and enforcement powers mean directors must stay informed to avoid personal liability and protect their businesses. Here’s...
Under Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986, there is a restriction against a director reusing the name of a company which gone into insolvent liquidation, where he was a director or shadow director of the insolvent company at any time in the period of 12...
