Andrew Koffman
Head of Litigation
This is the second article in our series examining common commercial landlord and tenant pitfalls. In our previous article, we explored the risks of allowing a commercial tenant to move into premises before a lease is formally completed. You can read that article here.
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Trainee Solicitor
Tim joined Bermans in October 2026 and is Trainee Solicitor in our Property team.
He supports on a range of commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant transactions and the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold premises.
He studied Law at the University of Liverpool before completing his Masters and Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Outside of work, Tim enjoys playing cricket, going to bars and restaurants around Liverpool and cooking. He is also a supporter of Tranmere Rovers F.C.
E: tim.berkson@bermans.co.uk
T: ddi: 0151 224 0501
Jack Daly
In June 2026, the Government launched its consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, proposing significant reforms to the law governing relationship breakdown. One of the consultation’s key areas of focus is whether greater legal protection should be available to cohabiting couples, particularly those who own property together but are not married or in a civil partnership.
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Trainee Solicitor
Melissa joined Bermans in October 2026 and is a Trainee Solicitor in our Creditor Services team where she assists with with fast and intermediate track matters.
She studied Law at Manchester Metropolitan University before completing an LLM in Legal Professional Practice at The University of Law.
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys going to the gym and running, as well as travelling and watching TV series.
E: melissa.fonad@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 383 2135
Trainee Solicitor
Caragh joined Bermans in October 2026 and is a Trainee Solicitor in our Litigation team.
She studied law at the University of Sheffield, graduating with a first. She then went on to complete the LPC at the University of Law in Manchester.
Outside of work, Caragh enjoys travelling, reading and pilates.
E: caragh.lal@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 383 2133
Andrew Koffman
Head of Litigation
If you are a commercial landlord, you may have a potential tenant who is very keen to go into occupation. Terms may have been agreed with them and it may seem a certainty that a lease will be completed shortly. It can be tempting to allow the tenant to take occupation and start paying rent before the legal paperwork is completed, in anticipation of imminent completion.
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Adrian Fryer
In Oxborough v Lidl, Mr Oxborough had worked at Lidl for more than 10 years when a customer arrived at his till with a bottle of water taken from a multipack. It had no barcode, so the customer swapped it for a bottle that could actually be scanned, leaving the original behind.
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From 1 October 2026, in a significant change to the illegal working regime, the obligation to establish a right to work is no longer confined to conventional employment relationships.
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 makes two significant amendments to the harassment provisions of the Equality Act 2010 from 30 October 2026.
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From 1 October 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 doubles the primary limitation period for many employment tribunal claims from three months to six.
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