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7th May 2024
Non-Court Dispute Resolution
The 29th April 2024 marks a significant turning point in all family law cases, in particular where potential court proceedings are being discussed as an option for the…
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3rd May 2024
Recovering possession of a residential property following the death of a sole tenant
Despite this initially seeming a niche subject to consider, it is important for landlords and the late tenant’s surviving family or executors to be aware of the issues…
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Common law marriage is a myth – know your rights
Modern relationships continue to evolve and the proportion of couples who now choose to live together without marrying has increased exponentially over the last decade (now 1 in…
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2nd May 2024
Let’s Update You – Lowe v Governors of Sutton’s Hospital In Charterhouse: An Update on Deposit Legislation
The case of Lowe v Governors of Sutton’s Hospital In Charterhouse [2024] EWHC 646 (Ch) was recently heard in the High Court. It was concerned with some of…
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30th April 2024
Surviving a day of mediation: A beginner’s guide
What is mediation? Mediation is a confidential form of dispute resolution, in which a mediator assists the disputing parties to come to an agreement. The Courts urge parties…
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Renters Reform Bill: Update
MPs voted in favour of the Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”) in the House of Commons on 25 April 2024. However, a clause was first inserted into the…
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24th April 2024
Electric Vehicle Charging Units – coming to a car park near you!
With the government’s strategy to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, it estimates that there will be a need for around 300,000 public…
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23rd April 2024
Mr Ramsey’s squat problems in London
You may have read in the press that Gordon Ramsey has found himself in an unenviable position, in that his vacant London pub has become occupied by squatters.…
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17th April 2024
Partner Visas
Generally speaking, when the Home Office change policy or introduce a new policy, it generally means that they are tightening up on their Rules. However, recently, there has…
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11th April 2024
Health and Welfare LPAs
Lasting powers of attorney (“LPAs”) came into force on 1 October 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are two types of LPA: property & financial affairs…