Celebrating Simeon Clipstone’s Career and Looking Ahead to His New Ambassador Role
As Simeon Clipstone retires after 40 years of legal practice he takes up a new role as Firm Ambassador for Machins.
Commercial Property
The End of Upward Only Rent Reviews? Legal Insights SMEs Need for 2026 Lease Negotiations
Shifting market conditions, and a potential change to rent review rules mean SMEs may have more power in 2026 lease negotiations than expected. Discover what this could mean for your next commercial lease.
Planning Decisions & The Biodiversity net gain (BNG) scheme
Perhaps it was a slow news day but watching the news over breakfast this morning I was interested in an article concerning local residents who turned out in their hundreds to help thousands of frogs and toads cross a busy road! So what does this have to do with planning decisions for commercial properties? From
Tenants to get more protection against discrimination by landlords
The Government has announced changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill to protect vulnerable residents and improve the safety of homes for tenants. It has tabled amendments to make it illegal for landlords and agents to have blanket bans on renting to people who receive benefits or who have children – ensuring families aren’t discriminated against