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Bringing a claim for abandonment of a right of way with case example

The decision in the Court of Appeal case of Annetts v Adeleye [2018] EWCA Civ 555 is a useful reminder of the principles that need to be established when trying to bring a successful claim...
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Understanding testamentary capacity

It has long been established that in order for a will to be valid as well as ensuring it is executed in accordance with the formalities of Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837, testators...
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Deposit protection updates: when might incorrect Prescribed Information still be enough?

Richard Pulford, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, looks at the case of Lowe v The Governors of Suttons Hospital in Charterhouse and the clarification to deposit protection that this offers. Anyone dealing with...
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Hybrid working & financial wellness for employees

In this episode, Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss, talk about the versatile world of hybrid working and financial wellness in the workplace.
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Houses in Multiple Occupation – More licensing with Brents new scheme close to implementation

Richard Pulford, Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, looks at the latest case of borough-wide licensing requirements and another reminder of the need for vigilance on the part of Landlords and managing agents. New...
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Public Register for Contracts Over Land – Consultation Ending

Many readers will be aware of the Governments commitment to improving transparency about who owns and controls land in England & Wales. The Government believes that a lack of transparency could inhibit competition by encouraging...
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Commercial lease extension – how do tenants request an extension?

The next in our series of blogs looking at the process of lease extension of commercial properties, Richard Pulford, Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team, looks at the statutory extension process when the tenant...
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Breaking up is never easy¦a break clause lease disagreement

The High Court ruled in the case of Goldman Sachs International v Procession House Trustee Ltd and (2) Procession House Trustee2 Ltd that a tenant of office premises could break its lease five years early...
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New ACAS Code of Practice on Flexible Working Published

Statistics are showing that flexible working requests (FWRs) are becoming more frequent with employees post pandemic preferring to work either partly or completely from home. Changes to the statutory FWR framework from April 2024, coupled...
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Could we see the demise of restrictive covenants?

In an application to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) brought by Mrs Susan Geall, the Tribunal discussed whether a restrictive covenant, which prevented the conversion of an agricultural barn into a residential dwelling, could be...
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Reducing the risk of RTA injury from driver distraction

A report by the European Road Safety Observatory has highlighted the safety risk to road users from driver and rider distraction. Their Thematic Report: Driver Distraction explores the many ways in which drivers can become...
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Trading Standards audit reveals lack of website compliance – is your business at risk?

In the wake of the COVID-19 era, many UK SMEs were forced to move their businesses online for the first time and did so with limited knowledge of e-commerce laws and consumer rights. The consequence...
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Tribunal fees, workplace dismissals, and employment law dilemmas

Are the scales of justice in the workplace tipped too far one way? We'll help you grapple with that question as, Andy and Helen, dissect the latest proposals on Employment Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal fees.
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Schools and EHCPs – What happens if a school says they are full?

We are regularly asked what parents can do if a school requested to be named in an EHCP has said they are full. To answer this, there are different criteria to consider, depending on the...
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Supporting your employees during Ramadan

In 2024, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Sunday 10th March, with Monday 11th March being the expected first day of fasting. Ramadan is the Islamic month which...
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Restoring a company to the register: reasons, criteria and steps

In this article we consider the impact of when a company has been dissolved and removed from the Register of Companies (the official register), the reasons why a company needs to be restored to the...

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