Insights
20th March 2024
Upcoming Key Changes to Charity Land Disposal
We have already seen several changes that have come into force last year which relate to land owned by charities. A third stage of the implementation of the…
14th December 2023
Adverse Possession
The concept of adverse possession (sometimes referred to as squatter rights) makes it possible to acquire legal title to a property, despite not purchasing or having it formally…
Insights
5th December 2023
Possible delays in the update to minimum EPC standards for commercial properties
The government has recently suggested in its response to the Climate Change Committee’s 2023 Annual Progress Report that it is “updating” the proposed timelines for the minimum energy…
Insights
7th November 2023
King Charles III Speech 2023 – Property Update
During the first King's Speech for over 70 years King Charles III made widely anticipated announcements concerning leasehold property and the introduction of a Leasehold and Freehold Reform…
Insights
26th October 2023
Funding Development Acquisitions – Key Considerations
Many development sites are funded by way of third-party lending; either to purchase the land in the first instance, or to fund the build. In exchange for this…
News
16th October 2023
Phillip Slater joins Ellisons Solicitors as new Head of Banking
A leading banking lawyer has joined an East Anglian law firm as it bolsters its offering with a new service. Ellisons Solicitors, which has offices throughout Essex and…
News
4th October 2023
The Legal 500 2024 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration,…
Case Study
5th September 2023
Ellisons Solicitors advises on the sale of Pallet Plus Ltd
Ellisons’ Corporate team were delighted to advise Gary and Arlene Rowe in connection with the sale of their company, Pallet Plus Ltd. Established in 2005 and based in…
Insights
21st August 2023
Disposal of land by a charity – What to consider in light of the Charities Act 2022?
Charities are subject to a heightened set of requirements contained within the Charities Act 2011 (referred to as “CA 2011” in this guidance) (and amended by the Charities…
Insights
17th August 2023
Commercial Leases – Understanding Authorised Guarantee Agreements (AGAs)
An Authorised Guarantee Agreement (AGA) is a legal term commonly used in commercial property and lease transactions. AGA was first introduced under the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act…