Legal News ()

From our recent activity in the residential and commercial construction finance space it has become clear that one of the key challenges facing borrowers and funders is the issue of escalating costs on construction projects and the delays being experienced as a result.

As we come to the close of the year perhaps it’s time to look back. But it’s also a time to look forward and plan for the future. Two of the most basic documents we can put in place for succession planning are a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney.

Have you ever been asked to act as an Executor? Are you dealing with an estate and are not sure what you need to do? Maybe you are getting ready to make your Will and you are wondering who to appoint as your executors.

The High Court procedural rules have been amended to create a new division of the Commercial Court dedicated to intellectual property cases and disputes involving complex technology issues. The Intellectual Property and Technology List came into operation on 22 October 2021.

In recent articles, we have looked at the implications of Covid-19 on existing Landlord and Tenant relationships. In many cases, Landlords and Tenants have voluntarily adapted their respective positions in order to aid the survival of their businesses throughout the pandemic.

The Finance (Local Property Tax)(Amendment) Act 2021 was enacted in July of this year with the purpose of the Act being to reform Local Property Tax.