Ballantines LLP

20/08/2026

🔒 Protect Your Asset: The Hidden Risks of Commercial Lease “Holding Over”

When a commercial lease expires but the tenant continues operating without a formally renewed agreement, both landlords and business tenants may be exposed to serious legal and financial risks.

⚠️ Loss of control or possession rights

⚠️ Unexpected termination or eviction

⚠️ Costly rent disputes

⚠️ Unclear repair, insurance and maintenance obligations

⚠️ Potential statutory renewal rights arising unintentionally

Informal arrangements may feel convenient, but uncertainty can quickly develop into an expensive dispute.

Whether you are a commercial landlord seeking to protect your property or a business tenant safeguarding your premises and operational continuity, obtaining specialist legal advice early is essential.

⚖️ Get expert clarity. Secure your future.

Ballantines LLP can review your current lease position, advise on your legal rights and prepare robust documentation to protect your interests.

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14/08/2026

𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲.

Ballantines LLP is pleased to invite our network to an exclusive live webinar, presented in collaboration with HumanLoop AI:

𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗚𝗣𝗧 & 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆

📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕛 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲
💻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Joanna Moczadlo, Partner at Ballantines LLP, will be joined by Yagmur Sahin, Founder of HumanLoop AI. The discussion will be moderated by Ravinder Singh Johal, Partner at Ballantines LLP.

Our expert panel will explore how organisations can use workplace AI confidently while managing:

✓ Data privacy, confidentiality and information security
✓ AI governance, accountability and internal policies
✓ Procurement and vendor considerations
✓ Legal and regulatory compliance
✓ Practical steps for responsible AI adoption

This session is designed for business leaders and professionals responsible for implementing, advising on or overseeing AI within their organisations.

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲:

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13/08/2026

Ballantines LLP is changing the way organisations access high-quality legal support by acting as an embedded, virtual extension of your internal team.

Traditional legal models often burden businesses with rigid, premium fee structures and siloed advice. By contrast, Ballantines LLP leverages an in-house mindset to deliver transparent, results-driven commercial counsel that actively protects your bottom line.

Why Forward-Thinking Organisations Choose Us

Virtual In-House Counsel: We act as an integrated extension of your business to guide growth.True Value for Money: We bypass bloated panel costs to maximize tight financial budgets.

Cross-Sector Veterans: Our multidisciplinary team carries over 25 years of public and private sector DNA.

Holistic Consulting: We combine legal services with strategic operational, corporate, and risk mitigation strategies.

Global Ecosystem: We actively connect our clients to family offices, investors, and cross-border networks.

Cutting-Edge Governance: We specialize in navigating emerging risks, including international compliance and Shadow AI governance.

Comprehensive Legal & Strategic Solutions

We provide agile, bespoke assistance across miscellaneous legal disciplines:

- Commercial contracts for goods, services, and works

-Real estate, planning, and capital project leadership

- Public procurement frameworks and governance

- Cross-border structures and global wealth management alignment_General commercial litigation and risk management

Stop overpaying for rigid external counsel.

Partner with an agile legal team that aligns perfectly with your commercial objectives and compliance needs.

💼 Connect with us directly at [email protected] to arrange an introductory chat.

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10/08/2026

🚀 Thinking about expanding your business globally or investing overseas?

Don't do it alone!In our latest podcast episode, Ballantines LLP partners Joanna Moczadlo and Ravinder Singh Johal sit down with Chirag Devani and Cassandra Taylor from AK Wealth and Global Connections Agency.

💼✨Moving assets or scaling a business across borders involves a lot of moving parts. If your legal team, wealth managers, and relocation experts aren't talking to each other, costly mistakes can happen.

In this episode, we break down:

🔹 Why alignment matters: How keeping your legal, wealth, and moving pieces coordinated saves time and money.
🔹 UAE business traps: Real advice on avoiding the wrong free zones and corporate structures.
🔹 The bigger picture: How international moves impact your family, lifestyle, and long-term future.Planning early is the best way to protect your hard work and set yourself up for success!

🌐📺 Watch the full episode here: youtu.beLove this content?

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒, 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘?In...

02/08/2026

Ballantines LLP was delighted to attend the 𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, hosted by the 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (𝗟𝗜𝗖).

Both Partners, 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗹 and 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗼, represented Ballantines LLP at the Summit, with Ravi delivering an insightful presentation on Shadow AI - the growing use of unauthorised AI tools within organisations and the legal, regulatory and governance risks this can create.

The event brought together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and international organisations to explore global trade, investment opportunities, emerging markets, innovation, AI and digital transformation.

It was a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives, build meaningful connections and discuss the importance of responsible AI governance and trusted cross-border partnerships in supporting international business and sustainable growth.

Thank you to the London Intercultural Centre and everyone involved in delivering such an insightful and engaging event.

02/08/2026

Ballantines LLP had a wonderful time at a legal summer gathering on a beautiful London rooftop -catching up with colleagues, building new connections and exchanging perspectives on developments across the legal and business sectors.

A fantastic evening with stunning views across the city. ☀️🏙️

13/07/2026

🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

But is your organisation using it 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?

Join Ballantines LLP for our 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, where we'll explore the practical use of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT & Claude in the workplace.

✨ We'll cover:

🔹 AI Governance
🔹 Data Privacy & Information Security
🔹 Procurement Considerations
🔹 Compliance & Regulatory Obligations
🔹 Practical Steps for Responsible AI Adoption

👥 Perfect for:
✔️ Business Leaders & Founders
✔️ Legal Professionals
✔️ HR Teams
✔️ Procurement Professionals
✔️ IT & Cyber Security Teams
✔️ Information Governance Professionals
✔️ Compliance & Risk Teams
✔️ Public Sector Organisations
✔️ SMEs & Start-ups

📩 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 for exclusive early access.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993677825043?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/07/2026

Ballantines LLP Investment Exchange

The Ballantines LLP Investment Exchange is an exclusive opportunity showcase designed to connect investors, entrepreneurs, businesses, developers and professional advisers through carefully curated investment and business opportunities.

Rather than a traditional networking event, the Investment Exchange provides a platform for attendees to discover investment opportunities, present projects, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations in a professional and welcoming environment.

Whether you are seeking investment, looking for strategic partners, exploring property opportunities, or showcasing your business, this event offers a unique forum to meet decision-makers and create meaningful business connections.

Who should attend?

Investors and family offices

Entrepreneurs and business owners

Startups and scale-ups

Property developers and property investors

Professional advisers

Businesses seeking funding or strategic partnerships

What to expect

Opportunity Showcase

Investment and business discussions

Curated introductions

Industry insights

Connect & Collaborate

Build meaningful business connections

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening dedicated to creating opportunities, fostering collaboration and supporting business growth.

Register now:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992840908804?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/06/2026

Thinking about developing property in the UK?

Don’t overlook the hidden legal risks that could halt your project before it even starts.

In our latest podcast episode, Ballantines LLP Partners Joanna Moczadlo and Ravinder Singh Johal sit down to unpack the critical legal complexities navigating today's real estate landscape.

From historic restrictive covenants to contractor insolvency, we cover the exact strategies you need to safeguard your investment.

💡 Key Topics Covered:Title Due Diligence: Why century-old restrictions can still legally halt your build.

Development Agreements: Crafting watertight joint ventures and robust exit strategies.

Rights of Light: Mitigating neighbor claims that can lead to severe injunctions or forced demolition.

Planning & Permitted Development: Navigating Article 4 directions and Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs).

Construction Procurement: Balancing JCT vs. NEC contracts and managing contractor insolvency risks.

The golden rule? Get legal advice early. Identifying risks at the acquisition stage is significantly cheaper than fighting a construction claim later.

🎧 Watch the full episode here:

https://youtu.be/vKX5n-mY7oQ?is=TQpYot3DRGE2gvTx📩 Have a development project on the horizon?

Get in touch with our team at [email protected] to ensure your build is protected from acquisition to exit.

Thinking about developing property in the UK? Don't overlook the le...

23/06/2026

Grow your business with a powerful network!Are you an entrepreneur, startup founder, or established business owner looking for a supportive ecosystem to scale your vision?

🤝Join the official Ballantines LLP Business & Start-Up Network on WhatsApp and instantly connect with a massive entrepreneurship community of over 300 different businesses!Here is why you need to be in the group:

🔹 Free Advertising: Market your services, share latest news, push promotions, or announce your own business events to hundreds of members at zero cost.

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🔹 Exclusive Event Updates: Be the first to get invitations and updates for our upcoming future networking events.

🔹 Strategic Connections: Network, collaborate, and partner with diverse entrepreneurs across multiple sectors.Don't build your business in isolation. Tap into a thrivi
ng community built for your success.

📈👉 Click on the link below to join the Ballantines LLP WhatsApp Community now!

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