Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors
Providing solutions to your legal issues
Resolving a dispute about the breach of a contractual warranty or indemnity
Warranties and indemnities are routinely included in commercial agreements. Their [...]
Challenging a gift to charity made in a Will
Finding out that your loved one has decided to leave [...]
What employers need to know about hidden disabilities
Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a [...]
Could a trade mark protect your business on social media?
While social media can be hugely beneficial for many businesses, [...]
Probate and avoiding problems with chattels
While financial assets can be divided relatively easily when settling [...]
Buying your first commercial property
Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property. Even in [...]
Employee benefits; pitfalls to avoid
Employee recruitment and retention remains challenging for employers and offering [...]
Buying shares in a company – what to look out for
Investment in another company may be part of your business [...]
Renters Reform Bill: what does it mean for landlords?
The UK Government has announced radical plans to overhaul the [...]
Business planning and the importance of making a will
A will is an important part of everybody’s legal planning [...]
Key time limits for debt recovery claims
Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at [...]
Passing on royalties after you die
Royalty payments are often earned from creative activities such as [...]
Claiming compensation for negligent financial advice
Sometimes we need to make a financial decision that is [...]
Breach of the duty of good faith: options for directors
‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ This is an old [...]
Our employers’ guide to Christmas party fallout
Christmas parties are a great chance for employees to have [...]
Accidents in a care home: residents and visitors
Nearly half a million people were living in care homes [...]
Key lease negotiation points for landlords
Whether negotiating a new commercial lease, or renegotiating an existing [...]
Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis [...]
Employee monitoring; an employer’s guide
Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous [...]
Could your business benefit from a business angel?
Early-stage businesses often struggle to secure cost-effective funding, but sometimes [...]
When to instruct a solicitor to collect a business debt
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, approximately 50,000 commercial [...]
Negotiating a senior executive package
Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit [...]
Building Safety Act 2022 – impact on developers, contractors and landlords
The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to [...]
Why you need clarity on dates and time limits in commercial contracts
Have you ever signed a contract which seemed to be [...]
Letting your tenant go: consenting to assignment and underletting
If you are a landlord of commercial property, you will [...]
Building your own dream home
Shows like Channel 4’s Grand Designs reflect the growing popularity [...]
Reporting an estate’s value for inheritance tax
Acting as an executor means that you are responsible for [...]
Summer 2022, employment law update
This year’s Queen’s Speech was surprisingly light on employment law [...]
Redeveloping commercial property around your tenant
Redeveloping parts of a building in your portfolio, to create [...]
Legal considerations if you are tempted to buy a holiday home
Summer is around the corner, and it is not uncommon [...]
Can I put a condition on a gift in my will?
Deciding who should inherit from you in your will, how [...]
Liability of individual partners for partnership debts
Running a business through a traditional partnership has many advantages, [...]
How green is your supply chain?
Becoming or working towards being a greener business is nothing [...]
Commercial property, green space, and The Queen’s Green Canopy
From individual landowners to corporate developers, everyone is being encouraged [...]
Inheritance rights of children born outside of marriage
According to the Office for National Statistics, nearly as many [...]
Planning your legacy through charitable giving in your will
There are many reasons why someone might choose to leave [...]
Restrictive covenants and development sites
Even the most promising development can be knocked off course [...]
