Property

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The cyber and data security risks facing law firms: How firms can protect themselves and how to manage a security/data breach

Tom Pelham, Global Head of Cyber and Data, Arran Roberts, Partner, and Alexandra O'Hare, Senior Associate, at Kennedys, provide valuable insight into the cyber and data security risks facing law firms, which includes details of the targeted campaigns that are being directed at conveyancing firms

Fixed Recoverable Costs: a barrier to justice in housing disrepair claims?

Nick McDonnell argues that the implementation of the FRC regime in housing disrepair claims would profoundly impede access to justice

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Sainsbury’s case reignites calls for reform

Recent case law strengthens tenants' security under the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act, prompting renewed calls for modernising the legislation

The importance of the reforms in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Jeremy Raj shares his thoughts on the proposed reforms and whether they live up to the reality of the problems facing the housing market

The importance of the reforms put forward in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Katie Cohen shares her opinion on the scope of the leasehold and freehold reforms proposed by the UK government

Retailers to feel the pinch as high street rent reviews loom in 2024

Property lawyer warns rising rents and inflation may spark more high street retail casualties

What now for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Simon Foster and Laura Kent take a look at the Renters (Reform) Bill, which has suffered a setback, just six months after its unveiling on 17 May 2023

The rise of Financial Dispute Resolution in transforming family law disputes

Lesley Smythe explores how FDR hearings have become an increasingly effective mechanism in family law, offering a more decisive, cost-effective and less adversarial approach