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Divorce reform: should I wait to get divorced?

With the government currently consulting on plans to change the way couples divorce in England & Wales by proposing to bring in “no-fault divorces”, many people are asking if they...

January 7, 2019
Opinion

Paying lip service to cosmetic change

With celebrity endorsements and ever-growing social media influence, it is evident that an increase in cosmetic procedures has continued to escalate on a yearly basis. It is thought that the…

December 21, 2018
Blog

Actions Against Police Advice Clinic

As a law firm, we have a longstanding history of holding the police to account for abuse of power or ill treatment and obtaining favourable settlements for our clients. Our…

December 19, 2018
Blog

My employer has gone into administration, what can I do?

2018 has been an ‘annus horribilis’ with Toys 'R'Us, House of Fraser, Maplin, Poundworld and many others all going into administration and/or needing rescuing. Interserve, one of the UK's largest...

December 18, 2018
Blog
  • appeals
  • court

How can you overturn a criminal conviction?

Despite what many might think, miscarriages of justice do happen and there are probably more unsafe convictions than the criminal justice system is keen to accept. People who experience this...

December 18, 2018
Blog
  • serious-injury

How do solicitors get paid when you pursue a personal injury claim?

The general rule in personal injury claims in relation to payment of costs is that the ‘losing’ party pays the ‘winning’ party’s costs. For this reason, a lot of people…

December 17, 2018
Blog
  • financial-provision

Can I claim ongoing financial maintenance from a partner if we were not married?

The false notion of a ‘common law marriage’ existing in UK law is a widespread one. According to a poll conducted this time last year by Resolution, a national organisation...

December 14, 2018
Opinion

The office Christmas party

It’s that time of the year again – the office Christmas party. A strange social and work event which can sometimes get out of hand with plenty of opportunities for...

December 13, 2018
Blog
  • assaults

ABH / GBH / Common Assault – what’s the difference and what should I know?

‘Assault’ is a generic criminal term used to cover a wide range of offences. However, two offences both deemed ‘assaults’ can be at polar ends in terms of harm caused...

December 12, 2018
Blog

What is the family mediation process?

The breakdown of a relationship is rarely easy but, in my experience, most separating couples welcome the chance to reach an amicable agreement through dialogue, though they often need some…

December 11, 2018
Blog
  • firearms-offences

Disguised or dual-purpose? The Law around stun guns, are they legal and other legal considerations

In recent years there has been an increase in seizures of stun guns / tasers which are disguised as torches or mobile phones. Often, these are seized at the border...

December 11, 2018
Blog
  • residential-property-disputes

What are the consequences of an unlawful eviction?

Removing a tenant without an order of the Court opens up the possibility for the tenant to claim damages for loss of the property, injury to feelings and harassment. It…

December 10, 2018
Blog

What am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?

I am normally asked this question straight away. Unfortunately a definite answer cannot be given without receiving detailed financial information from both parties to a marriage. The courts approach in...

December 5, 2018
Opinion
  • housing-and-property

B&B Accommodation, Skirting the ‘6 Week Rule’

Many local authorities, especially within London, fall foul of the 6-week bed and breakfast (‘B&B’) rule. As per the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Order 2003 accommodation has either a shared...

December 5, 2018
Opinion

How to interpret a word in a lease

The interpretation of words used in a lease can sometimes be challenged. A landlord may believe that a word means one thing, while a tenant interprets the same word another...

December 5, 2018
Blog
  • contract-disputes

How can a contract be held voidable or void?

We enter into contracts on a daily basis in our lives sometimes without a second thought to what happens when things go wrong. It is vital that parties to a...

December 5, 2018
Blog

What financial losses I can claim for in a personal injury claim?

In personal injury claims, financial losses are known as “Special Damages”. Claimants are entitled to claim for financial losses and out of pocket expenses arising as a result of their...

December 5, 2018
Opinion

The flexibility of binding conditions on properties

It may be possible to apply for a restrictive covenant to be varied or modified, which occasionally results in compensation being awarded to any party who has suffered as a...

December 5, 2018
Opinion

Statements during a property transaction

During the course of a property transaction, it is common practice for the purchaser to raise questions as to the state of the property. The seller is generally bound by...

December 4, 2018
Blog

How does the law protect me from breach of fiduciary duty?

What is a fiduciary duty? This is the legal relationship between two parties (the fiduciary and the beneficiary) where one must act in the best interest of the other. It…

December 4, 2018
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