Commercial

Articles

1 Jan 2020

Take a break

Tenants need to consider their options in a climate marked by uncertainty and tough high street conditions, says Alex Wyatt

11 Dec 2019

Freelancing: a new era?

Despite some high-profile naysaying early on, the introduction of freelance solicitors may yet re-shape the legal landscape

14 Nov 2019

Commercial lawyers urged to embrace the future

7 Nov 2019

Putting off the competition

Drafting effective restrictive covenants in a law firm's partnership deed is vital to protect the firm against team moves which can be catastrophic, says Jennifer Haywood

12 Oct 2019

The sky's the limit

It's a long way from her childhood ambition of stand-up comedy but Suzanne Liversidge is embarking on a monumental new leadership role at Kennedys, and plans to bring as many people as possible with her

1 Oct 2019

Digital tension with the law

Tom Pritchard asks whether it's time for digital witnesses following the Law Commission report on electronic execution

13 Sept 2019

A matter of intention

Mark Reading and Isabel Lich analyse the first application of the Franses conditional intention test for landlords in the context of telecommunications

12 Sept 2019

Law Commission confirms validity of electronic signatures

The Law Commission has confirmed that electronic signatures can be used to execute documents and are, in most cases, a viable alternative to handwritten ones.