News / 19.05.2022 From “Wagatha Christie” to Johnny Depp: how a successful mediation can cut the risk of going to court Depp versus Heard, Vardy versus Rooney, celebrity court cases may generate great headlines which keep both the public and media enthralled. But wouldn’t the celebrities involved in such high-pro... Read More

News / 12.04.2022 Avoiding conflict in family businesses Family businesses are part of the bedrock of commercial life. Sometimes, though, a dispute inside the business arises, and then things can get very difficult.  So, what are the best ways of avoid... Read More

News / 10.03.2022 Ground rent reform and what it means for long leaseholders The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2022. Its provisions are expected to take effect later this summer and could save future long leaseholders hundreds of... Read More

News / 16.09.2021 What liabilities do building contractors face if they do not complete their contract on time? These are unprecedented times for building contractors many of whom are under pressure to deliver contracts despite staff shortages and delays in materials being delivered. What liabilities do contrac... Read More

News / 07.09.2021 Are workers free to voice any philosophical belief in the workplace? Are workers free to voice any philosophical belief in the workplace? This summer, the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down a judgment which has significant implications for freedom of conscience and... Read More

News / 09.07.2021 The emotional component of negotiations Many disputes are resolved by negotiation, and indeed the vast majority of claims are resolved before they get to a trial - often before Court proceedings are even begun. Settlement frequently takes p... Read More

News / 04.05.2021 FAQ - Neighbour disputes Multiple lockdowns and 'stay at home' rules may have resulted in property disputes with your neighbours, but how can a Solicitor help resolve these? Property Dispute Resolution Solicitor Annabel Morga... Read More

News / 28.04.2021 Valuing a minority interest in a company There are various different ways in which the court, with the help of experts, can value the entire issued share capital in a company. The court may look at the company's net assets, it may look at th... Read More

News / 29.03.2021 US-style contingency fee agreements now likely to be seen much more Litigation has always come at a cost. However, following the Court of Appeal’s decision in Shaista Zuberi v Lexlaw Limited [2021] EWCA), litigation may have become more affordable.  Until... Read More

News / 11.11.2019 Harassment: What to do when the police do not stop it Harassment is on the rise. More and more people are suffering abuse and intimidation, even violence and serious damage to property, at the hands of other members of what is supposed to be a civil soci... Read More

News / 15.04.2019 The Government Proposes Plan to Abolish Section 21 (“No Fault”) Evictions It will be announced today by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, that landlords will lose the ability to repossess their properties using Section... Read More

News / 15.03.2019 Adverse Possession: Paving a Path to Successful Claims The Court of Appeal has determined that a paved area could prove adverse possession. Background In 1984, Mrs Thorpe acquired a semi-detached bungalow in Harcourt Close, Bishopsthorpe, York. Mrs Th... Read More