When negotiating the purchase of a business, it is usual for provisions dealing with post-completion restrictions on the seller to be limited to 2-4 years from the completion date. These restrictions cover matters such as the non-solicitation of customers, suppliers and staff, and competition with the buyer. It is commonly held that a period of 2-4 […]

Already implemented across the continent by soccer’s European governing body UEFA, Financial Fair Play (FFP)  is designed to crack down on debt laden football clubs, with many teams across Europe this season being denied revenue, due to outstanding debts. But is FFP something soon to be seen on home turf? It sure could be! A […]

Amidst the recent controversy over the tax avoidance schemes of large profitable corporations, and the resulting scrutiny by tax inspectors, questions were raised as to whether advice given by an accountant could be protected by privilege in the same way that such privilege attaches to advice given by a solicitor. Communications between a client and […]

With press intrusion into private lives a problem for many within football, what can players do to combat unreasonable behaviour by journalists and photographers? Following the shocking revelations surrounding the News of the World and the resulting Leveson Inquiry (that has – somewhat ironically – dominated the headlines), it is fair to say that the […]

The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon, set to take place in and around the ancient city of York on Sunday 20 October, has already sold out with 5,500 places being filled in the first three days of its launch. Talks are in place regarding the possibility of a further 500 places being made available to increase capacity to […]

A recent controversial decision has been made by the Court of Protection, after deciding that it is in the best interests of the 61 year old lady to face life threatening surgery. The lady named K for the purposes of this case, suffers from severe schizophrenia and has sadly been diagnosed with having cancer of […]

This week the European Court of Human Rights gave its ruling on a quartet of cases loosely bundled under the heading of religious rights (in this case, Christian rights, although the court decision sets a precedent for similar issues regarding any religion). What is surprising is not the decisions themselves, but the media response. For […]

The late Mr Nicklinson suffered from ‘locked-in syndrome’ as a result of a severe stroke. The disability left Mr Nicklinson extremely disabled, to the extent that he could only communicate through blinking and needed constant care. Mr Nicklinson’s condition was so severe that he was unable to end his own life without assistance from his […]

So you’re all best friends now and, in any case, it’s all about the music, man! However, as members of The Smiths would probably tell you, it’s worth taking some time to think about your legal relationship with your fellow band members, preferably before the band is making any serious money. In fact, this can […]

A Home Reversion plan is where you sell your home or a percentage of it to a Reversion Company but retain the right to live in it rent-free for the rest of your life. A Lifetime Lease is granted to you on completion of the Home Reversion plan which is registered at the HM Land […]

The Children’s Minister, Edward Timpson, has proposed a shake up to the Law which would give Fathers an automatic ‘right’ to spend time with their children unless they are likely to harm them. It is understood that the Prime Minister is also supportive of the proposals and that the law may be altered next year. […]

Changes of planning law came into effect on 1 October to allow the ancillary space above retail shops (either A1 or A2) to be converted into residential use without the need to obtain planning permission. The main conditions to comply with are: The retail use is on a floor below the residential part of the […]