“It’s good to talk”………Why Mediation in Civil Disputes should increasingly be your first resort, rather than your last. What is Mediation? As you may know, Mediation is a voluntary and confidential form of...
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Introduction. Many people find it uncomfortable to think about making a Lasting Power of Attorney, despite it being something that should provide you, your family and friends real peace of mind. In reality, the best time to make a Lasting Power of...
Helen Cojeen a Senior Solicitor and Head of the Child Care Department at Kingsfords Solicitors Limited, recently instructed Counsel to appear in the Court of Appeal when successfully appealing against an earlier decision of a local judge, HHJ Scarratt, who...
The implications of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v Medley Assets Ltd [2024] Background This recently reported case places back into focus the fact that the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has been drawing it’s pension for some years now and...
Introduction Nobody likes to think about making a will, despite it being something that we all should act on. Around one in three people do not have a will, meaning that upon your death you are considered “intestate”. This is far from...
Background A review of the basis for determining financial remedies upon divorce, or the ending of a civil partnership, is currently being undertaken by the Law Commission. Some would say that it is has been a long time coming as the law for reaching...
Property transactions can often be complicated and require the expertise of an experienced conveyancer to provide guidance and support. However, we believe it is also important for potential homebuyers and sellers to have a comprehensive understanding of the...
What is Equity Release? If you are a home-owner, you can access some of the money invested in your home without having to move in one of 2 ways:- Lifetime Mortgage. This acts like a normal mortgage, being a loan secured against the value of your home....
Background A family bakery business in North Wales, employing nearly 1000 employees over its 4 sites has recently been found to have discriminated against an employee under Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 . This section specifically relates to...
You may have ran into the new buzz phrase in the conveyancing world known as “On-line Conveyancing”, a process where the legal tasks involved are handled purely over the phone or on-line. In an increasingly busy world, this may seem an...
As Parliament is dissolved pre-election – what happens to legislation in the process of being put on the Statute Books? A snap election has been called with all eyes on the upcoming debates – leaving little time for the government’s...
“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Why quote this? Backtracking, the ideal time to think about what happens to a French property when the owner dies is before the purchase of the property. If you did...
Employment law evolves the fastest – whether by case authorities or new legislation. 2024 is no different, with a few new laws fast approaching. These include a law on “tipping” coming into effect from 1 st July 2024 under the Employment...
The General & Municipal Workers Union, reported to have in excess of 560,000 members in the UK across nearly all industrial sectors, has recently stepped up its actions against Amazon. It has issued a Class Action “Inducement Claim” in the...
Government Intentions There has been much recent speculation in the press and amongst opposing politicians as to whether the intended Renters Reform Act will receive Royal ascent, without having been watered down by a raft of potential changes. To recap,...
Before the probate process can begin, a Grant of Probate will need to be obtained. A Grant of Probate is a legal document that is issued by the Probate Registry, which is part of the court system. This document should be obtained by an executor who will be...
Wills are incredibly important legal documents, that outline how you would like your assets and debts to be distributed in the event of your death. Unfortunately, many people in the UK have yet to create a Will, which in the unfortunate event of an untimely...
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has had a busy time in 2024. In February permission has been granted to proceed to Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen in a Class Action seeking up to £3billion in damages for users holding Facebook accounts between 2016 and 2023. ...
Tesco has lost its appeal seeking to overturn a ruling that it had infringed Lidl’s trademark relating to its ubiquitous yellow circle design upon a blue square background. The action started in 2020 following Tesco’s use of a similar design to...
The final hurdle preventing a Class Action being brought against Apple in the UK, was successfully jumped on the 12th March. The Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the revised Litigation Funding deal under which noted consumer champion Justin Gutmann...
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