Davenport Lyons
Franchising trends – key issues to consider when establishing a franchise business
20/11/2012 The popularity of franchising as a business model continues to grow.
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
04/10/2012 The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (“the Act”) sets out two important legislative changes concerning the parking of vehicles on private property.
Brazil's retail market
06/12/2012 Retailing in Brazil is without doubt one of the sectors that has shown much dynamism.
Tenant’s building insurance cover – who pays the piper?
01/10/2012 It is all too easy for a busy or pragmatic landlord to assume that if a tenant is covered by a buildings insurance policy, they should be expected to pay their share of the service charge or insurance rent towards the cost of the premium.
Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (“LBIE”) update - extended liens judgment
20/11/2012 The High Court has held in the “Extended Liens” application that a “general lien” granted by a client of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (“LBIE”) over financial collateral held by LBIE as security for obligations owed by the client to LBIE or any other Lehman entity was a valid floating charge, both in relation to the client’s debts to LBIE and its debts to LBIE’s affiliates.