"Change of position" defence
In the recent case of Webber v Department for Education, the High Court has partially…
March 31, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Acting in person – is it worth it?
Following changes to the rules on “no win, no fee” agreements and the increase in…
March 31, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Personal Guarantees
In March 2009, amid the early days of the recession, the Bank of England reduced…
March 31, 2022 By Richard Slater
Fraud: concurrent civil and criminal proceedings
Victims of fraud often have to make the decision of whether to bring civil proceedings…
March 31, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Disclosure of material on Facebook in court proceedings
Many people use social media forums as a method of communication. There are pros and…
March 31, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
The Consumer Rights Act 2015: what should happen when goods are faulty?
In this article on the Consumer Rights Act (CRA), we look at the implications the…
March 31, 2022 By Richard Slater
Recovering Debts – advice for businesses
Recovering debts can be an expensive and stressful process. In this article we offer advice…
March 25, 2022 By Luke Richards
Resolving Disputes – the cost of rejecting offers
To encourage the resolution of disputes, there are rules about the costs of litigation. The…
February 24, 2022 By Jeremy Crook
Commercial Debts – recovering legal costs
If your business is owed money, you may be able to add any legal costs…
January 26, 2022 By Luke Richards
89-year-old business founder with dementia wins unfair dismissal case
An asphalt business founder, suffering from dementia, has successfully defended an unfair dismissal case brought…
January 7, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Fire Safety Defects – who is responsible for the costs?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance costs of fire safety defects? Following the…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
November 28, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore