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From 1 April 2023 changes will come into effect which will alter the application of the MEES Regulations to commercial leases with potentially far-reaching consequences for landlords and tenants alike.

The register of overseas entities is a new statutory register maintained by Companies House.

In this update we will look at recent employment law changes as well as several changes that are likely to be implemented this year:

What is overage and when should a seller consider selling their property subject to an obligation on a buyer to pay overage in the future?

Whilst there remains some uncertainty (we do not agree that it’s appropriate to start talking about a bonfire of employment rights as others have chosen to do), it is highly unlikely that the government will completely revoke EU-retained legislation. Instead, it’s likely that the retained legislation will be restated or slightly amended. Our main concern is the timing and how much there is to get through in just over a year, but we will keep you updated on all changes.

What are the differences between an option to purchase and a right of pre-emption?

Recent research indicates that only 5% of employees feel that their employer is doing “enough” to support them during the current cost of living crisis with a further 63% confirming that they would leave their current employer for another company if it provided better financial support.

For employers engaging part-year workers, calculating holiday pay must now be revisited following the recent ground-breaking judgment in Harpur Trust v Brazel.

Gender pronouns are terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity.

Whilst the heads of terms aren’t the final agreed negotiations, they do set an important starting point.