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The National Security and Investment (NSI) Regime and when to notify the Government about a change in ownership of your business

From 4 January 2022 certain transactions within high-risk sectors which present a national security concern must be notified to the Government.

Franchise Agreements – are your post-termination restrictions enforceable?

In almost every Franchise Agreement there are restrictions on what the franchisee can do after the Agreement comes to an end. Usually these include, at a minimum, an obligation not to be involved with a business competing with the franchisor for a set period of time.

Another Legal 500 Triumph for the Firm!

Sills & Betteridge LLP are once again celebrating their results in the world’s leading legal directory The Legal 500.

Beginning To Lift The Ban On Residential Evictions

As explained in our previous blogs on this issue, there have been significant changes to the way in which landlords can obtain possession of residential properties in England. These changes were introduced to provide protection from eviction to tenants, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lessons from Covid-19 – Terms & Conditions

We have all learnt a lot over the last year or so, whether it be how effective working from home can be (for some), or how a whole business can pivot to take on new opportunities. In my main work area of commercial contracts, there have been a number of key points that the pandemic has brought to the fore:

Policies on mandatory vaccinations– are they permissible?

With the COVID-19 vaccination programme in full swing and the end of restrictions in sight, it is time for employers to consider how they can ensure employees feel safe enough to return to the workplace, and how they can ensure the continued health and safety of those returning employees.