“Pay now, argue later” is the principle. If you are a party to a qualifying construction contract, then you have a right to adjudicate – a 28 day process from
Preparing for Mediation – Top tips and Observations from a solicitor/mediator A mediation is a useful option for parties in dispute and who want to try to resolve their differences
The great property dispute; who owns what? Family disputes over who owns a property and how can often be acrimonious, and there can be some complexity. Nothing quite reminds us
On 17 July 2024, the new Labour Government revealed it plans to give ‘greater rights and protections’ to tenants, by scrapping the Section 21 notice process. With Parliament resuming after
How to resolve Boundary Disputes In the poem “Mending Wall” by the American poet Robert Frost, the author raises some important questions as the purpose of borders between people and
In a previous blog, ‘Can an emoji lead to a contractually binding agreement?’, we discussed the Canadian case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd (June
Rea v Rea Court of Appeal Judgment handed down remotely on 23 February 2024 A claim based on Undue Influence will need to establish that the testator of a Will
Wolverhampton City Council and others v London Gypsies and Travellers and others (2023) Background The Supreme Court determined whether a court has the power to grant a “newcomer injunction”, which
A brief look into Churchill v Merthyr Tydfill County Borough Council The Court of Appeal has very recently considered the issue of whether a court can interfere with a party’s
In Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Limited v Pinewood Technologies Plc [2023] the court showed that it is prepared to take a robust stand and uphold clauses excluding liability in certain
The Update In a recent update to The Renters (Reform) Bill, which has been said to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation for the private sector in
We probably use at least one type of emoji and a popular one must be the thumbs up. But how legally binding is it if you reply with that emoji?
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