Lawrence Stephen’s Commercial Real Estate team have completed the purchase of bare land in Woodford, Northampton. The land was bought so Richard Johnstone could set up his own 4×4 off road driving and training center. Read more…
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Lawrence Stephens completes transaction in record time
Lawrence Stephens’ Real Estate Finance and Banking team has completed a significant Bridging transaction on behalf of an established Lender client of the firm, in record breaking time. The team, led by Director, Stavros Theophilou, Read more…
Lawrence Stephens welcomes back Associate following a 5-year career break to have children
Lawrence Stephens welcomes back Anna Christou, Associate in the Real Estate Finance department to work, following maternity leave and a 5-year career break to raise three young children. A combination of the post-pandemic world and Read more…
Bullying in the Workplace: Are MPs Above the Law?
During the heated debates and vote in the House of Commons on whether to allow fracking to resume in the UK, one MP, Chris Bryant, claims physical force was used to persuade him and his Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Expands Family Practice with Four Senior Hires
Lawrence Stephens has announced a considerable expansion to its Private Client division, with four senior hires within the Family Practice area. A new Head of department, as well as two Directors and an Associate Solicitor, Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Appoints Head of Employment Practice
Lawrence Stephens, has announced a senior role with the position of Head of Employment Law has been taken up by Joanne Mackie, as of 1st November 2022. Jo joins Lawrence Stephens having previously headed up the Read more…
Lawrence Stephens completes acquisition for Ansor Group
Lawrence Stephens’ Corporate and Commercial team has completed another significant acquisition for one of the portfolio companies that make up the Ansor Group, with the acquisition of Cunnington Clark by Efficient Building Solutions. The amalgamated Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Completes £31M Transaction in a “Rubbish Deal”
Lawrence Stephens recently completed a £31M sale of a property previously used as a waste management, recycling and skip hire site, located in North West London. The transaction was a complex and high-value sale which Read more…
Lawrence Stephens’ Completes Two Acquisition for Ansor Group
Lawrence Stephens’ Corporate team has completed two further acquisitions for Ansor Group’s portfolio company, Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions (ALS), with the acquisition of its first London laboratory, Ken Poland Dental Studio, and that of Kent-based, Veus Read more…
Family Investment Companies vs Trusts – Which Solution is Right For You?
Since the time of Henry VIII, trusts have been used to protect assets from the whims of wayward children, ex-spouses, creditors, and tax collectors. And although they remain a useful way of separating legal and Read more…
Lawrence Stephens completes £4.1M transaction for Monument Bank Limited
Lawrence Stephens completes a loan for Monument Bank Limited for the sum of £4.1M, secured over a portfolio of 8 properties. The completion was significant in terms of the nature and composition of the properties Read more…
Lawrence Stephens completes another two acquisitions for Ansor Group
Lawrence Stephens’ Corporate & Commercial department has completed another two major acquisitions for two of the portfolio companies that make up the Ansor Group with the acquisition of Tennals Fire & Security by Compliance Group, Read more…
Lawrence Stephens completes two acquisitions for Ansor Group
Lawrence Stephens’ Corporate & Commercial department has completed another two acquisitions for Ansor Group, including the acquisition of dental laboratories, Romak Denture Centre and Precedental, which have joined ALS Dental Group in its rapid expansion. Read more…
Landlords Must Provide A GSC Before A Tenant Moves In
There is no denying that private landlords are facing challenging times. From the proposed ‘Renters Reform Bill’ which may, if it becomes law, abolish section 21 (no fault) notices and force landlords into accepting pets Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Appoints new COO and Head of Banking
Lawrence Stephens announces a series of senior appointments, including that of Johnny Nichols as Chief Operating Officer, and Ajoy Bose-Mallick as Head of Banking, as of 1st September 2022. Johnny Nichols, previously Head of Business Read more…
Lawrence Stephens creates consumer agreement for cleaning brand method
Lawrence Stephens partners with cleaning brand, method to launch the UK’s first ‘Cleanup Pre-nup’ – a consumer agreement which reflects a legally binding document but will not stand up in court. Signing parties will pledge Read more…
Register of Overseas Entities: Deadline Fast Approaching
Overseas entities who want to buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK, must now register with Companies House as an overseas entity. What is the Register of Overseas Entities? The Register of Read more…
Lawrence Stephens completes acquisition for Scutum Group UK Limited
Lawrence Stephens recently acted on behalf of Scutum Group UK Limited in connection with the acquisition of Electro Guard Fire and Security Ltd, the supplier of fire and security systems, based in Dundee. Completed on Read more…
Lawrence Stephens promotions: Associates, Senior Associates and Directors
Following a fantastic period of growth, matched by relentless commitment and talent across the firm, Lawrence Stephens has made a series of promotions across the Real Estate and Real Estate Finance departments. These moves will Read more…
Capital Gains Tax changes: what are the new rules?
The Government has published proposals to change the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are in the process of divorcing in “hope this will give spouses and civil Read more…
Deadline fast approaching: New rules for Trust Registration in the UK
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts. It was set up in 2017 to satisfy the requirements of The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations (amendment) 2019. All Read more…
Limiting Lender liability under Planning Agreements
Developer Borrowers looking for planning might not necessarily think that their Lenders need to be involved in the settlement of any planning documentation – but they do – and this can affect not only the Read more…
Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme: Shortcomings
How the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme not only fails to protect victims of domestic abuse but fails to address the welfare of the children. At the recent Resolution National Conference 2022 in Birmingham last week; Read more…
Court servings and human rights: a UK/US comparison
Olivia Wilde’s court serving could have breached human rights conventions in the UK Whilst possibly entertaining, the service of US custody papers (known as child arrangement order in the UK) to Olivia Wilde onstage at Read more…
Lawrence Stephens gears up for charity mud run to support Chron’s & Colitis UK
Help us meet our target by donating here or you’re welcome to turn up on Saturday to support the Lawrence Stephens team! Lawrence Stephens is gearing up to run, sweat and trudge their way through Read more…
Challenging times for construction professionals and design and build contractors: professional duty of care
Originally published in Construction Law Magazine In these difficult times for the construction industry, it is more important than ever for construction professionals and design and build contractors to understand the scope of their professional Read more…