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This checklist outlines the matters to weigh up and the actions required to end a periodic standard occupation contract for a dwelling in Wales under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (RH(W)A 2016). It covers the bases for seeking possession, compliance with any pre-conditions, notice rules, permitted methods of service, and further steps once a notice has been served. For fuller guidance, see Practice Note: Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016—terminating standard occupation contracts and recovering possession. On what grounds can possession be sought? Confirm that a lawful ground exists before taking possession action. The grounds relevant to a periodic standard occupation contract are: breach of contract estate management grounds the landlord was persuaded to enter the contract by a false statement from the contract-holder 'no fault' ground, ie the landlord may give notice to terminate where there is no fault by the contract-holder serious rent arrears For further detail on the grounds for possession, see Practice Note: Renting...

FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On starting employment, workers must receive specified information. A forthcoming entitlement will require that a worker is provided with a written notice of their right to join a trade union, issued at the same time as the section 1 statement of employment particulars. This will be introduced by proposed amendments to Part III of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, as provided for in section 58 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025). The precise content of that notice, its format, and the way it must be issued will be set out in secondary legislation following consultation. Further particulars will outline the items to be included, the layout the notice should adopt, and the mandated method of delivery. To track the implementation of ERA 2025, see Practice Note: Employment Rights Act 2025—tracker. This Checklist sets out the requirements relating to a written statement of employment particulars under sections 1 to 3 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The entitlement to a written statement...

Vardy v Rooney [2025] EWHC 851 (KB) What are the practical implications of this case? This ruling broadly permits a party to present reduced incurred figures within their budget, giving the appearance of more modest pre-CCMC spend. The court confirmed that adopting this method is entirely acceptable and consistent with the statement of truth in Precedent H. That said, if there is any material indicating an intention to mislead the court about the basis on which the budget was compiled, this may point to misconduct. It remains a hazardous tactic because, if costs are later awarded on the standard basis, recovery could be confined to the incurred amounts stated in the budget. In principle, a party should only recover above what it regarded as a “reasonable and proportionate sum” where costs are assessed on the indemnity basis. Parties should also note that budgets might not accurately mirror the actual incurred costs. Consequently, when making submissions that costs are disproportionate or unreasonable, they should request confirmation of the...

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In this issue: Lending Security Sustainable finance Debt capital markets Technology for banking lawyers Sanctions Daily and weekly news alerts Latest Q&A Useful information Lending Abcor Finance Securities Ltd v Binomia Ltd [2025] EWHC 2374 (Ch) The Chancery Division rejected a winding-up petition brought by Abcor Finance Securities Limited (the Petitioner) against Binomia Ltd (the Company). The court found the liability underlying the petition was genuinely and substantially contested and, as a result, it dismissed the petition. The court considered submissions about the Petitioner’s stock seizure and concluded there was a tenable case that this conduct directly increased the petition debt, thereby supporting refusal of the winding-up petition. Security Companies House issues new Register of Overseas Entities Rules 2025 Companies House has issued the Register of Overseas Entities Rules 2025, outlining compulsory processes for submitting documents and filings connected to the Register of Overseas Entities. The rules set out the necessary...

A limited liability partnership (LLP) A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a corporate body established under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 (LLPA 2000). Most rules governing LLPs derive from modified company law rather than partnership law (see Practice Note: The nature of a limited liability partnership and its legal framework). The requirements for incorporation are prescribed in the LLPA 2000 and the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), as adapted by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009, SI 2009/1804 (LLP (Application of CA 2006) Regs 2009). The method for forming an LLP closely mirrors the procedure for company incorporation...

There are several routes, both uncontested and contested, to remove a personal representative; below is an outline of each method. Renunciation An executor can disclaim the right to apply for a grant of probate by a signed, witnessed written renunciation filed at the probate registry (see Practice Note: Removal, renunciation and retirement of personal representatives). Renunciation is barred where the executor has already intermeddled with the estate (see Practice Note: Intermeddling in an estate). By contrast, an administrator need not make any statement about intermeddling. A template for administrators’ renunciation appears in Form PA16. If an executor declines to renounce or to extract probate at that stage, the proving executors may obtain probate with power reserved to that executor instead (see Practice Note: The type of grant needed). Passing over–section 116 Senior Courts Act 1981 Under section 116 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (SCA 1981), the court can, in special circumstances, if necessary or expedient, pass over the person otherwise entitled to the grant—even one...

This Practice Note explains when permission is needed to bring contempt proceedings under CPR 81 (also known as ‘committal proceedings’), together with the manner and forum in which any application for permission should be made. It also considers the proper forum for contempt proceedings more broadly. Types of case requiring permission CPR 81.3(5) states that leave to pursue contempt is only necessary in two categories: interference with the due administration of justice, save in relation to ongoing High Court or County Court proceedings; and an allegation that a person knowingly made a false statement in any affidavit, affirmation or other document verified by a statement of truth, or in a disclosure statement For more information on these types of contempt, see: and False statements. CPR 81.3 specifies the court to which the permission application should be directed, where permission is required—see: Permission and forum. Permission and forum Contempt application concerning knowingly making a false statement, etc, relating to existing...

Crane oversail licence Permitting a tower crane to be used in relation to the Works at [ insert ] This Deed is dated [ date ] and made between: Parties [ insert name of adjoining owner ] (company registration number [ insert ]), with its registered office at [ insert ] (' Adjoining Owner '); [ insert name of adjoining tenant ] (company registration number [ insert ]), whose registered office is at [ insert ] (' Adjoining Tenant '); [ insert name of contractor ] (company registration number [ insert ]), whose registered office is at [ insert ] (' Contractor '); and [ insert name of developer ] (company registration number [ insert ]), whose registered office is at [ insert ] (' Developer '). Recitals The Developer has appointed the Contractor to undertake and complete the Works at the Site. The Adjoining Owner holds the legal title to the Adjoining Property [...

INSOLVENCY ACT APPLICATION NOTICE Note: Use with an application notice compliant with IR 2016 (Form IAA), r 1.35. In the High Court (Business and Property Courts, Insolvency and Companies List (ChD)) or the County Court at [ insert location ]. In the matter of [ insert company’s name ]/[ insert bankrupt’s name ]. Under IR 2016 r 12.9 and Sch 4 para 1(5). Applicant(s): [ insert names/addresses ]. Respondent(s): [ insert names/addresses ]. Concerns: [ insert details ]. Before [ identify level of judge ] at [ identify court/hearing centre ]. Court ref: [ insert number ]. Alternative service, e.g. on solicitors, by post to last known address, local press, SMS/WhatsApp/voice, message to last known Facebook/X/LinkedIn directing collection from a stated address, or any other suitable method. Costs to be paid by the Respondent(s). Further order as the court sees fit. Grounds: witness statement of [ insert name ] dated [ insert date ]. Served on: [ insert or state...

Company number: [ insert company number ] [ insert company name ] [ LIMITED OR LTD ] Minutes for a meeting of the board of directors (the Meeting) of [ insert company name ] [ Limited OR Ltd ] (the Company) Convened at [ insert place of meeting ]. Date: [ insert day, month and year of meeting ] at [ insert time of meeting ] [ am OR pm ]. Present: [ Insert the names of any directors attending, in person or by any remote method (unless such methods are expressly excluded by the company’s articles of association) ] [ via [ insert means of attendance for each director attending remotely ] ] In attendance: [ Insert the name of anyone present, whether physically or by any remote means, who does not count towards the quorum for the meeting (eg the company secretary, any legal advisers) ] Apologies: [ Insert the names of any directors who...