What Happens to Property Owned by a Dissolved Company in the UK?
What Happens to Property Owned By a Dissolved Company in the UK? Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor When a company in the UK is dissolved, whether voluntarily by its members, struck off the Companies Register by Companies House, or as a result of liquidation, one major concern arises: what happens to its assets, particularly property registered under […]
Islamic Sharia Mortgages Guide
Islamic Sharia Mortgages Guide Youssef HamoudaTrainee Solicitor Overview of Islamic Sharia Mortgages in Islamic Finance Islamic Finance is a term used when referring to financial transactions that are compliant with the basic principles of Islamic law (Sharia). Products and services in Islamic finance are therefore sometimes referred to as “Sharia compliant”. For many Muslims in […]
Key Aspects in Changing the Use of Commercial Property
Key Aspects in Changing the Use of Commercial Property Youssef HammoudaTrainee Solicitor The commercial property landscape is continuously evolving, driven by shifts in market demand, and economic trends. Landlords and tenants face major challenges when they change a property’s use. These changes require thorough financial planning and compliance checks. This article explores key accounting considerations […]
Spousal Maintenance Criteria: Family Court Approach and Relevant Case Law
Spousal Maintenance Criteria: Family Court Approach and Relevant Case Law Atef ElmarakbyFounder & Managing Director What is spousal maintenance Spousal maintenance refers to financial support one former spouse provides to the other, based on need. It applies when the receiving spouse cannot meet their expenses through their own income or resources. This support covers the […]
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Read This Before You Sign Anything
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Read This Before You Sign Anything Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor Nando’s entered the Australian market on a classic franchise model. As agreements reached their first renewal point, the franchisor required franchisees to carry out extensive refurbishments, often costed at A$150,000–A$500,000 per restaurant. Those who could not […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Law for Startups
A Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Law for Startups Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor Why Corporate Law is Important for Startups Understanding legal obligations and processes is essential for avoiding pitfalls and ensuring compliance with UK laws from the outset. Moreover, it attracts investors by setting a proper legal framework and protecting founders and the business’s intellectual property. […]
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025?
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025? Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor The UK’s buy-to-let market continues to show resilience, even as regulatory changes and tax reforms squeeze individual landlords’ profit margins. One strategy growing in popularity is purchasing property through a limited company structure. […]
Legal Tech Solutions for Lawyers: Clio v. Leap and an emerging Good Law Software (GLS)
Legal Tech Solutions for Lawyers: Clio v. Leap and an emerging Good Law Software (GLS) Abdelrahman Abdeltawab Trainee Solicitor When selecting a legal practice management solutions, law firms seek efficiency, comprehensive features, and scalability, which both Clio and Leap offer, albeit catering to somewhat different needs. Two popular legal management platforms, Clio and Leap, stand […]
