A Little Bit of Law.....Heads of Terms

Alterations to commercial premises: are you at risk?
By Alice Bainton, James Corbett

Commercial tenants often need to carry out fit-out or other works to premises, but despite the restrictions in many commercial leases, the legal paperwork is sometimes ignored. This is a mistake. Getting the paperwork wrong, or ignoring it altogether, can hand a weapon to the landlord and could lead to protracted and expensive disputes down the line, sometimes involving extra remedial works, “unfair” rental uplifts, damages and - in drastic cases - forfeiture of the lease itself.

Big yourself up
By Alex Kelham

In an article for Building magazine, Alex Kelham discusses a government initiative that allows suppliers of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to promote certain work they undertook.

Many eligible firms have yet to apply for a 'recognition licence' from the British Olympic Association; something Alex believes is definitely worthwhile.