MD Law helps Sheffield secures first indoor Pickleball centre in the north of England
Sheffield is to become home to the first indoor Pickleball centre in the north of England. Peak Pickleball is to open next month after enthusiast Gina Floyd swapped her career as a civil servant to bring the game to an indoor venue in the city. Gina, and partner Hannah Adams, were introduced to the world’s […]
MD Law helps breathe new life into historic Boston building
MD Law has helped two Lincolnshire architects purchase a historic Boston building ready for an ambitious £1.1m conservation project. Scorer Hawkins Architects has bought the Grade II* Listed Shodfriars Hall for a six figure sum and will now carry out essential work to conserve the building, which has been part of Boston’s townscape since 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, […]
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 […]
Lease vs Licence vs Tenancy at Will: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to occupying commercial property, three common types of occupational arrangements exist: leases, licences, and tenancies at will. Though often referred to interchangeably, each has distinct legal characteristics and implications, which are explained below. Lease A lease is a legally binding contract granting exclusive possession of land or property for a determinable period, […]
Tenant’s Repair Obligations in Commercial Leases
When entering into a commercial lease one of the key considerations for both landlords and tenants is understanding their respective obligations regarding repairs and maintenance. Repair obligations can often become a point of dispute if not clearly defined in the lease, as well as a source of significant financial liability. What does ‘Repair’ mean? Repair […]