Why should you consider making an application for pre-action disclosure?
Receipt of documents before legal action can be vital to understand the strength of a prospective claimant’s position, how to ultimately plead its case and to explore the likelihood of whether a settlement can be reached to ultimately reduce the litigation costs. It is also intended to assist prospective claimants who need the disclosure to […]
Sky-high divorce rates part of the Coronavirus impact
The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but for marriages that were already in rough water the lockdown and restrictions brought in by the disease have been the final straw for many couples. Being on top of each other for a long period of time may have magnified issues that had been there all […]
COVID Secure Search Order Issued For Disgruntled Gas Company
Covid 19 has disrupted people’s life to a great extent. The government has issued strict social distancing guidance and threatens that any one in breach of it will face serious penalties. Court rooms and legal proceedings are no exception to this. In such context, many hearings have become virtual. The Ministry of Justice issued […]
Do Not Ignore Restrictive Covenants!
Written by Felix Otouke. The word covenant derives its root from Latin word ‘convenire’. Meaning “come together”, agree, unite or be suitable. A restrictive covenant is a promise that prohibits us from doing something. Therefore, in the context of an owner or occupier of a piece of land, it is a promise […]
Employment Law Focus: In the eyes of the law, dismissal based on hearsay is unacceptable – even in serious circumstances!
It is reasonable for employers to want their employees to have clean criminal records for a variety of reasons, one major reason being the reputation of the business or institution they are responsible for. However, in the eyes of the law any dismissal made in response to an employee being at risk of having committed […]
Huge changes to immigration rules set to pave way for EEA students coming to the UK!
There have been some major changes to the UK’s immigration rules today, including an introduction of the Student and Child Student rules for the Points Based Immigration System which will replace the Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes. There is also altered rules for English Language provision and some new guidance on the […]
Digital Identity in the UK – What does the future hold?
Six new principles have been developed to boost secure use of digital identity and strengthen digital identity policy in the UK. Mark Warman, Digital Infrastructure Minister has said: “We want to make it easier for people to prove their identity securely online, so transactions can become even quicker – it has the potential […]
Competition and Markets Authority has 4 major property developers in its crosshairs!
Four of the UK’s largest housing developers could face legal action after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed it has initiated action over the way leasehold homes were sold. The developers in question are: Barratt Developments Countryside Properties Persimmon Homes Taylor Wimpey The CMA claims that it has […]
Wedding bells are ringing! New reforms to offer new options for couples tying the knot
After the difficulties that 2020 has served up to us it is always nice to remember the good times in life, the events that bring families and friends together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. Weddings are up there with the biggest events in life and it appears that they are going to […]
Want to know what information the Home Office holds about you and how to obtain it?
We all know the feeling of having given something we own to a friend or family member and they take forever to give it back to us. It can be frustrating, and it can often leave us hesitant to loan anything to them again. Well, this same feeling is present when the Home Office are […]