Nick Arthur

Nick Arthur is the hugely experienced head of Slee Blackwell's commercial team. His expertise includes dealing with company share acquisitions and disposals, partnerships and site assembly. Nick, who has a particular interest in the leisure and hospitality industry, has been involved in multi-million pound deals in both the corporate and the property sectors.

So you are a director of a company, but are you aware of your legal obligations?

Commercial solicitor, Nick Arthur, advises businesses throughout Devon and Somerset.

Does my company need a shareholders agreement?

If you would like to know if your company would benefit from a shareholders agreement and what it is likely to cost for one to be prepared then get in touch with partner Nick Arthur on 0333 888 0404.

Care Home Share Acquisition

The Corporate legal team at Slee Blackwell Solicitors acted in the acquisition of the entire share capital of the group owning Somerforde Care Home.

Buy-To-Let Stamp Duty Tax Increase

Stamp duty on second homes is set to rise on 1 April 2016. The increase was announced by the government last year and will be a surcharge of 3% of stamp duty land tax on purchases of additional homes. The measure is aimed at curbing the rapid growth of private landlord buy-to-lets, but it affects all second-homes purchasers.

The importance of Capital Allowances when buying or selling a commercial property

Depreciation is not a deductible expense for tax purposes.

What happens to the employees on the sale of a business?

When buying or selling a business it is essential to look at the legal position of those employed by the business.

It’s the Holiday Season

We take a seasonal look at holiday entitlement and the traditional Christmas party.

Planning law relaxations – can you take advantage?

Relaxation in certain planning restrictions have been announced (but not yet enacted) by the Government.

Changes To Tenancy Deposit Rules

Recent changes to the law concerning the treatment of tenancy deposits could hit unwary landlords as hard as rogue ones.

Dale Farm Eviction: Legal lessons for landowners

With the eviction at Dale Farm in the news, it would be timely to remind landowners of the legal position regarding trespassers entering land what steps can be taken to remove them.