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Commercial lease breaks: when a landlord's invoice can make all the difference

A tenant paid what the landlord's agents invoiced before its lease break. Alex Medford explains why the High Court held the break was still valid.

22 October 2026 · 6 min read

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Disputes
Man City, competition law and the case for mediation: Martin De Ridder explains

Man City have appealed. Martin De Ridder and Ranjit Shergill on why competition law could lead City's case and why the dispute may end in mediation.

22 October 20267 min read
Residential property
Conveyancing in Dudley: what our clients are saying

Recent Google reviews of our Dudley conveyancing team praise clear communication, prompt answers and a calm approach. Here is what our clients are saying.

14 October 20265 min read
Business
Diversify or die: Johnathan Dudley explains why manufacturers are moving into defence and nuclear

Over 70% of manufacturers surveyed are looking at defence work. Johnathan Dudley on diversifying, steel tariffs and what to check before you sign.

14 October 20266 min read
Disputes
Invoice finance: Johnathan Dudley explains why it works for growing businesses and where it goes wrong

Invoice finance now funds much of UK manufacturing. Johnathan Dudley explains how it works, why credit ratings matter and why it can bite when sales fall.

13 October 20268 min read
Wills and probate
Pensions and inheritance tax from April 2027: Johnathan Dudley explains

From April 2027 most unused pensions count for inheritance tax. Johnathan Dudley explains what changes, why it will slow probate and what to do now.

13 October 20267 min read
Disputes
When is a party wall not a party wall? Common misconceptions about the Party Wall Act

Is it really a party wall? Martin De Ridder explains what the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 covers, what it does not, and what to do if a neighbour starts building.

10 October 20268 min read
Insights
Ansons Law announces four senior promotions

Joanne Vernon and Rebecca Head become Directors, Louise Saha an Associate Director and Cristine Schneider a Senior Associate at Ansons Law.

9 October 20262 min read
Employment
Carlsberg's Burton brewery closure: what employees need to know

Carlsberg Britvic plans to close the Marston's Brewery in Burton. Martin De Ridder explains consultation, redundancy pay and what affected employees should do.

9 October 20267 min read
Business
Ansons Law ranked in five practice areas in the Legal 500 UK 2027

Ansons Law is ranked in five practice areas in the West Midlands in the Legal 500 UK 2027, with seven lawyers individually ranked.

6 October 20264 min read