MD Law help Barnsley-based construction group build employee owned future
MD Law has advised on the transition to employee ownership of Barnsley-based construction group comprising DSM Roofing Ltd and Dibsa Structures Ltd. DSM Roofing is a specialist building envelope contractor, offering services including roofing, cladding, and steel structures. Dibsa Structures, acquired by DSM in 2008, designs and manufactures lightweight steel structures. Legal aspects of the […]
MD Law advises European indoor playground Monkey Town’s first foray into UK
Leading European indoor playground brand Monkey Town, operated by Dutch leisure group 24 Indoor, has secured its first premises in the UK. Monkey Town, which is Europe’s largest and fastest-growing soft play operator, has acquired Rascals Party & Play Centre in Lancashire, adding to its portfolio of more than 75 indoor playground across the Netherlands, […]
Top 3 Tips for Directors When Facing Insolvency
Dealing with a company’s insolvency is understandably one of the most complex and challenging scenarios directors can face. If handled poorly, it can have severe consequences for directors, including potential disqualification, personal claims, and even criminal prosecution. Too often, directors avoid taking advice from insolvency professionals early enough, thereby limiting the rescue opportunities available to […]
Dental Practice Sales and Purchases- Part 2 – Selling a Dental Practice
A follow up from Dental Practice Sales and Purchases- Part 1 – Selling a Dental Practice It took weeks to complete the due diligence: question after question, copies of documents found and provided. But what happens next? Many sellers report that the next period feels like a lull. The initial excitement of signing heads of […]
A Decade of Change: What the NHS Dental Reform Means for You
At the start of July, the government announced its 10-Year Health Plan, which includes measures aimed at improving dentistry. Background This is not the first government policy to promise improvements in dentistry. It is clear that the provision of dental services requires change, reform, and even modernisation. For years, various governments—both national and local—have reviewed […]
Break Clauses and Rent Refunds: An analysis of the case of Marks & Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Co (Jersey) Ltd
What happens to rent paid in advance when a commercial lease is terminated early under a break clause, and the lease is silent on refunds? This question was at the heart of the Supreme Court’s decision in Marks & Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Co (Jersey) Ltd, a case that has become the […]
House of Lords Rejects Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights and Proposes a Six-Month Compromise
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) has stirred up fresh debate in the House of Lords, with its controversial proposal to abolish the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims. The government’s original aim was clear: to fulfil a manifesto pledge that unfair dismissal rights should apply from day one of employment. However, following the second […]
Guidance Issued on When Key Employment Law Changes Will Take Effect
The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for when the key measures in the Bill will come into force. This roadmap outlines the Government’s preparations for implementing the Bill, which is seen as essential to boosting the economy, raising living standards, and creating opportunities by tackling low pay, poor […]
Disclosure in Civil Litigation – A Brief Overview
What is Disclosure? In simple terms, disclosure is the process by which each party makes another party aware of the present or previous existence of evidence that either supports or undermines a party’s case. The rules governing disclosure are set out in Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules. What Must Be Disclosed? Under the […]
From Insolvency to Corporate: A Trainee’s Seat Move Journey
After six months of hard work, persistence, and the occasional bout of imposter syndrome, you finally find your footing. You’ve developed a strong foundation in the law, settled into the team, and maybe, just maybe, started to feel like you know what you’re doing. But just as you hit your stride, it’s time to move […]