Our property litigation team explores how the Renters Reform Bill could affect the private rented sector.
Daniel Bell from the corporate team and Leanne Kettlewell from the real estate team have been promoted to the role of associate solicitor, while Jade Watts has qualified as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team.
In line with the Government delaying the easing of lockdown restrictions, it was announced on 16th June 2021 that the ban on evicting commercial tenants for rent arrears has been extended until 25th March 2022.
Many of the limitations put in place to prevent landlords from taking legal action against their tenants during the pandemic have been eased.
Aldi has recently filed a writ in the High Court, demanding an end to a competing marketing campaign and are claiming £100,000 in damages.
Stewart Irvine joins the firm as partner and head of the Dispute Resolution department, having previously led a large dispute resolution team for a prominent North East law firm for over seven years.