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If you have ever wondered about the different types of Development Agreements, this update is for you.

This is a brief summary of some of the key points that may occur for you to consider – each Development Agreement will have its own requirements and risk factors, although certain aspects are common to all such agreements.

Development Agreements are the cornerstone of many real estate projects, providing a framework for delivery, obligations, and financial arrangements.  However, they are rarely simple.  

A recent High Court case has caused genuine concern among domestic abuse professionals. Despite those very serious findings, the court refused the mother's request to change her daughter's surname.

If you've experienced domestic violence and are concerned about your child's safety, you may be wondering whether you can obtain sole custody.

In this article, we explain what the ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence means for charities, who it applies to, and the practical steps trustees and senior management should now be considering.

This article outlines the cyber threats facing charities and provides practical steps trustees can take to protect their organisations. The information is based on guidance from DC Neil Howells of the West Midlands Police Cybercrime Unit

The letter of wishes is a document prepared in support of a will. They typically provide useful guidance to the executors and trustees appointed in the will on how the testator intended their estate to be administered.

A landlord is always looking to ensure that they have a fallback position in the event that the tenant stops paying rent, becomes unable to pay, or breaches any of the tenant covenants in the lease.

Restrictive covenants play an important role in commercial property agreements as they govern the actions that landlords and tenants can and cannot take during a tenancy.

This article looks at a landlord's options when they want to terminate a commercial lease and regain possession of their property. In this context, we are concerned with situations where a landlord does not wish to renew a lease with their tenant.