Can repurposing retail units save the high street?
It has been well-reported that physical shops and retailers have been struggling in recent years due to the shift to internet shopping. Back in 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Local Data Company (LDC) analysis of shopping centres in England, Scotland and Wales, suggested that 70 shopping centres across the UK were at…
Read MoreConsiderations before signing a commercial lease
Whether you are looking for your first commercial work space or re-locating, the lease you sign can have a significant impact on the success of your business. But before you sign, there are a number of considerations that will ensure the lease reflects your needs now and into the future. Timing – allow enough time…
Read MoreNewmanor Law webinar: The Office Post Pandemic
At the end of March, we began a series of Newmanor Law webinars, with the aim of offering valuable insight into current and relevant issues impacting the commercial property sector. For each webinar we are inviting experts in relevant fields to provide our audience with the benefit of their experience of the issues under discussion.…
Read MoreArrival of our new summer intern, Laily Milani
Newmanor Law is delighted to announce the arrival of our new summer intern, Laily Milani who is currently studying Political Science, Media Studies, and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. As a prospective law student, Laily looks forward to gaining first-hand experience in the commercial property and commercial property finance field by assisting…
Read MoreNews Round-Up – May 2022
We sent out the latest edition of our newsletter, the Newmanor Law Download…, this month. Our bimonthly newsletter covers important updates on current commercial property news, as well as the latest happenings in the firm. If you would like to subscribe to the mailing list, please email your details to administration@newmanor.com or a member of the…
Read MoreNiche Firm Network – seminars and memberships
As we enter into 2022 and COVID restrictions are lifted, the Newmanor team are starting to get back into London to meet with our clients and contacts and also to meet up as a team again. It has been great to reconnect in person and we are all thoroughly looking forward to hosting and attending…
Read MoreNews Round-Up – November 2021
We sent out the latest edition of our newsletter, the Newmanor Law Download…, this week. Our bimonthly newsletter covers important updates on current commercial property news, as well as the latest happenings in the firm. If you would like to subscribe to the mailing list, please email your details to louise.walker@newmanor.com or another member of…
Read MoreDogs in the office – Is it legal to welcome pets into the workplace?
The fact that animals can improve our physical and mental wellbeing is well-reported. Stroking a pet can help to reduce the production of hormones such as cortisol and lessen our responses to stressful situations. Reduced levels of stress lead to lower blood pressure, fewer heart problems, and improved sleep. If we are healthier and happier,…
Read MoreRansom strips needn’t develop into a legal headache
The idea of someone owning a small piece of land and thereby holding a large property development to ransom will most likely strike fear into the heads and hearts of property developers. However, despite their intimidating name, ‘ransom strips’ need not be the problem they are deemed to be by many. What are ransom strips?…
Read MoreNews Round-Up – March 2021
Newmanor Law sent out the latest edition of our newsletter, the Newmanor Law Download, this week. Our bimonthly newsletter covers important updates on current commercial property news, as well as the latest happenings in the firm. If you would like to subscribe to the mailing list, please email your details to clodagh.wright@newmanor.com or another member…
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