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  • A case for retro-fitting

    21 September 2022

    At a time of spiralling inflation and supply-chain issues, UK businesses need to think even more carefully about how they occupy their space, particularly as working habits have shifted post-Covid. One key aspect of this will be to consider whether their current space is fit for purpose, could be made so, or is no longer suitable.

  • Headquarter moves are not necessarily a headache

    04 August 2022

    The change in the way that office space is used has been gathering significant momentum since the pandemic hit.

  • Government unveils scheme for binding arbitration in relation to COVID related rent arrears

    17 November 2021

    On 9 November 2021 the government published its proposals regarding a new Code of Practice together with draft legislation, known as the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill, to deal with arrears accumulated during the Covid pandemic period.

  • Commercial rent — COVID-19 - tenants’ defences fail at first hurdle

    09 July 2021

    Commercial tenants and landlords alike have been eagerly awaiting the outcome of two landmark cases (Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS Stores Limited and Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd & Others v Cine-UK Ltd & Others) where a number of tenants challenged their liability to pay the rent and other sums under their respective leases based on arguments related to the effects of Covid-19.

  • Coronavirus Act 2020 and forfeiture of leases

    16 June 2021

    The government has protected tenants’ interests, with the Coronavirus Act 2020 coming into force on 26 March 2020.

  • COVID-19 advice for corporate occupiers

    16 June 2021

    Commercial tenants – whether occupying offices, retail premises, industrial units or other property - face potentially existential questions arising out of their landlord and tenant relations, how to manage cashflow and outgoings as revenues dry up, premises shut down and uncertainty reigns.

  • RE: Occupy - Real Estate FAQs for Tenants during Covid-19

    Inbrief

    16 June 2021

    The impact of Covid-19 is constantly changing for the real estate sector: from construction sites and developments being shut down; to new approaches for planning inquiries and a mutable landscape for lease negotiations. Nothing is set in stone. Therefore, we have pulled together a selection of the questions we are being asked by clients and will be updating this regularly.

  • The catalyst of Covid-19 must bring a positive change to our offices: Clare Reddy writes for Property Week

    Press

    01 April 2021

    Covid-19 has been, and continues to be, a catalyst for change. At some point, life will settle into a new rhythm, which will come with its own challenges. As we grapple with hybrid ways of working, the pandemic has shown that our experiences have not been equal and has emphasised the increased importance of wellbeing.

  • Common pitfalls for Facilities Managers when overseeing new office fit outs: Clare Reddy writes for FMUK

    Press

    08 March 2021

    In this article for Facilities Management UK, Clare Reddy outlines the issues some facilities managers may face when carrying out some sort of work for properties and how to avoid risks.

  • Business Rates Relief for those in the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sector and for nurseries

    14 December 2020

    From 1 April 2020 all retail, leisure and hospitality firms will be exempt from paying business rates for 12 months to help limit any further financial and economic damage that this pandemic is causing.

  • RE:Occupy - Managing the reoccupation of your premises

    18 November 2020

    With a fresh lockdown in place until early December – at least – corporate occupiers are once again faced with considering how best to manage their return to offices. Occupiers have already briefly experienced life back in premises under Covid-measures, including ensuring they, and their landlords, comply with health and safety guidelines, protect against possible contractual or negligence claims from their employees So, who is liable for what?

  • Lewis Silkin wins Real Estate Team of the Year Award 2020

    Press Release

    06 November 2020

    Lewis Silkin has won the accolade of Real Estate Team of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2020 for their work on Earl’s Court Regeneration.

  • Coronavirus creating uncertainty for landlords

    13 March 2020

    Covid-19 (or the coronavirus as it is more commonly known) has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

  • More than just a stadium…

    18 September 2019

    However it’s done, whether being rebuilt from scratch (Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal), expanded (Liverpool) or converted from other uses (West Ham, Manchester City), one thing for certain is that football stadiums are big business. In this article, we explore some of the current projects and highlight some of the hot topics surrounding these cathedrals of the national game.

  • Agile working – the legal alarm bells that should be ringing

    16 September 2019

    The days of a stuffy office environment are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Over the years, a move has been made away from cellular offices to the more popular open plan set up – however, for many companies, especially those in creative industries, open plan offices are no longer enough. This is a key issue for tenants in office premises as they consider what to do with the space they are in.

  • Tom Merrick comments for LexisNexis: Requirement for non-reliance clause to be reasonable upheld (First Tower Trustees Ltd and anor v CDS (Superstores International) Ltd)

    Press

    26 July 2018

    Discussing the Court of Appeal decision in First Tower Trustees, Tom Merrick advises that sellers and landlords need to take extreme care in ensuring that replies to pre-contract enquiries are accurate and up to date and be alive to the potential risks in enforcing non-reliance clauses.

  • CDM 2015: Who is the Principal Designer?

    01 August 2017

    By now, everyone is familiar with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (“Regulations”). However, there still seems to be confusion as to who should fulfil the role of the Principal Designer (“PD”).

  • Lewis Silkin delighted to be associated with long standing client Sager House (Almeida) Limited

    Deal

    20 June 2017

    Lewis Silkin is delighted to be associated with long standing client Sager House (Almeida) Limited (a joint venture between the Sager Group of companies and US investment fund Cain Hoy) in providing legal services for the delivery of a major mixed use development of the former North London Post Sorting Office off Upper Street, Islington.

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