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Investor granted freezing orders in suspected Ponzi scheme case
Posted: 10th February 2021
In: Dispute Resolution
Tenant not allowed to change defence over service charges
Posted: 10th February 2021
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Newsflash - Proposed Leasehold Reform and Lease Extensions
Posted: 19th January 2021
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing
Director of insolvent company ordered to repay £188,000
Posted: 5th November 2020
In: Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Landlord must pay damages to church over unlawful eviction
Posted: 5th November 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Government bans business evictions until the end of the year
Posted: 7th October 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
American Eagle whisky brand breached Eagle Rare trademark
Posted: 7th October 2020
In: Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Possession hearings return but renters to get more support
Posted: 7th October 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Government introduces 6-month notice period for tenant evictions
Posted: 3rd September 2020
In: Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property Rent Arrears and Repossessions - Latest Update
Posted: 26th June 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
Legal Implications of COVID-19 on the Fee-Paying Education sector Q & A
Posted: 23rd June 2020
In: Dispute Resolution, Business Employment, Dispute Resolution, Individual Employment
Ban on residential evictions extended by two months
Posted: 8th June 2020
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
COVID-19 has resulted in severe court backlog which could last several years
Posted: 1st June 2020
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution,
Residential possession claims: no real update for residential landlords
Posted: 1st June 2020
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution,
COVID-19: ALL residential eviction proceedings now suspended!
Posted: 27th March 2020
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
The Coronavirus Act 2020: How does it protect business tenants?
Posted: 27th March 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Boris Johnson comes under pressure in today's PMQs over protection for renters
Posted: 25th March 2020
In: Dispute Resolution
Property company loses service charge dispute with tenants
Posted: 10th March 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Disqualified director ordered to repay £500k to creditors
Posted: 10th March 2020
In: Debt Collection Services, Dispute Resolution
Tenant fails to get extra compensation for noise from refurbishment
Posted: 10th March 2020
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Businesses urge new government to tackle late payment abuse
Posted: 14th January 2020
In: Debt Collection Services, Dispute Resolution
Farmer wins ‘secret commission’ claim against mortgage lender
Posted: 17th December 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Tenants facing eviction to get enhanced legal support
Posted: 26th November 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Tenant retains injunction preventing landlord from evicting him
Posted: 21st October 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Commercial rent arrears & forfeiture – what are the options?
Posted: 7th August 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Mediation could save businesses thousands in settling disputes
Posted: 7th August 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Back to basics - Landlords MUST protect deposits
Posted: 7th August 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Landlord was entitled to give tenant only two months’ notice
Posted: 1st August 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Tenancy hidden fees banned - The Tenant Fees Act 2019
Posted: 25th July 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Corporate insolvencies rise as consumer confidence falls
Posted: 26th June 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord was wrong to apply service charge for clearing rubbish
Posted: 26th June 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
New proposals will give private tenants more security
Posted: 22nd May 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Christian campaigner loses court battle over his mother’s will
Posted: 21st May 2019
In: Dispute Resolution, Wills, Trusts and Probate
Homeowner awarded £500,000 after architect fails to deliver ‘wow factor'
Posted: 18th April 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Building society loses negligence claim against Grant Thornton
Posted: 19th March 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Broker prevents commercial lender from approaching its clients
Posted: 21st February 2019
In: Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Machins Business Mixer
Posted: 13th February 2019
In: Commercial Property, Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Business Employment
Tenant awarded £18,000 rent refund after wall collapses
Posted: 16th January 2019
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Leasing company granted quick judgement against airline
Posted: 16th January 2019
In: Dispute Resolution
Contract dispute not allowed to delay supply of underground trains
Posted: 12th December 2018
In: Corporate Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Investors compensated as if failed project had not happened
Posted: 12th December 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord stops leaseholder letting out flat on Airbnb
Posted: 21st November 2018
In: Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution
Tenants get further protection against unfair letting fees
Posted: 17th October 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Tenants given government guidance on their rights when renting
Posted: 13th September 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Landlords oppose 3-year minimum tenancy proposals
Posted: 9th August 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Goldman Sachs wins dispute with landlord over break clause
Posted: 25th July 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Developers of phone app granted injunction against Google
Posted: 19th June 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Variation of Contracts – increased certainty or rigidity?
Posted: 23rd May 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Director disqualified for selling assets for his own benefit
Posted: 17th May 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Leaseholder not entitled to extend downwards beneath her home
Posted: 17th May 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Machins Solicitors confirms planned new office relocation
Posted: 3rd May 2018
In: Aviation Law, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property, Corporate Commercial, Debt Collection Services, Business Employment, Healthcare, Licensing, Individual Employment, , Family Law - Luton, Dispute Resolution, , Residential Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts and Probate,
Landlord wins rent dispute with BHS liquidators
Posted: 3rd April 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Landlord wins appeal over tenant's breaches of agreement
Posted: 28th March 2018
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Landlord wins appeal over tenant’s breaches of agreement
Posted: 14th March 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
UK companies ‘still gripped by poor payments crisis’
Posted: 8th February 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Court slams HMRC for inadequate evidence against company
Posted: 10th January 2018
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord not liable for tenant’s death from asbestos exposure
Posted: 12th October 2017
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Franchisee wins dispute over setting up rival business
Posted: 12th October 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Service charge ‘enforceable because tenant waived invalidity’
Posted: 12th October 2017
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
£14.7m damages for faulty glass in former London Stock Exchange
Posted: 14th September 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord wins court case after transferring property to wife
Posted: 14th September 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Developer must pay damages following contract dispute
Posted: 17th August 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord’s notice to quit ‘invalid’ as it was sent to old address
Posted: 25th July 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Company awarded £176,000 damages over leaked information
Posted: 20th July 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Unsuccessful tenderer allowed to examine confidential information
Posted: 21st June 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord loses dispute over licensing and planning permission
Posted: 21st June 2017
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Building firm wins £700,000 payment dispute with developers
Posted: 24th May 2017
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord wins dispute over holiday home service charges
Posted: 21st March 2017
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Mediation could ‘save businesses millions in settling disputes'
Posted: 23rd November 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Leftover partitioning invalidated company’s break clause
Posted: 25th October 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Manufacturer of faulty safety device not liable for fire
Posted: 25th October 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Arcade wins compensation from council over pier closure
Posted: 22nd September 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Company wins right to light dispute with high handed neighbour
Posted: 22nd September 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Family company wins dispute over £35m investment
Posted: 26th July 2016
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
New regulations affecting landlords come into force
Posted: 17th May 2016
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
284,000 landlords risk being fined over tenant deposits
Posted: 23rd March 2016
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Court removes ‘biased’ arbitrator in construction dispute
Posted: 23rd March 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Councils to receive £5m to tackle unfair practices by landlords
Posted: 3rd February 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
Marks & Spencer loses appeal over refund on prepaid rent
Posted: 13th January 2016
In: Dispute Resolution
University did not discriminate over disabled employee’s pension
Posted: 22nd December 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord wins dispute over passing on VAT charges to tenants
Posted: 10th November 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Rising court fees ‘could push some businesses into insolvency’
Posted: 15th October 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Banksy mural sparks landlord and tenant dispute – who owns what?
Posted: 13th October 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
New regulations affecting landlords and tenants come into effect
Posted: 1st October 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
The Legal 500 2015 Recommendations
Posted: 17th September 2015
In: Aviation Law, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property, Corporate Commercial, Debt Collection Services, Business Employment, Family Law - Berkhamsted, Family Law - Luton, Wills, Trusts and Probate,
Company wins appeal over £1m forfeiture of lease despite failings
Posted: 16th September 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Government to crack down on rogue landlords and illegal immigrants
Posted: 15th September 2015
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
Company wins damages plus interest over non-delivery of goods
Posted: 25th June 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Brothers banned from being directors after breaching legal duty
Posted: 10th April 2015
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Contractors and engineers dispute liability for building collapse
Posted: 10th April 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Franchisor wins injunction to stop firms making false claims
Posted: 19th March 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Investors in restaurant entitled to get their money back
Posted: 19th March 2015
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
Landlord wins insurance claim for damage caused by tenant
Posted: 4th February 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Balancing the conflicting interests in right to light
Posted: 13th January 2015
In: Dispute Resolution
Subcontractor must pay for faulty workmanship
Posted: 12th November 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Recommendations in the Legal 500 2014
Posted: 2nd October 2014
In: Aviation Law, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial, Debt Collection Services, Business Employment, Family Law - Luton, Wills, Trusts and Probate,
Licensee awarded £8m following breach of contract
Posted: 23rd September 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Directors disqualified for breaching invoice agreement
Posted: 23rd September 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Care home company protects its business against franchisee
Posted: 30th July 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Cleaning company granted injunction to protect its business
Posted: 9th July 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Developer breached duties and must repay investment money
Posted: 4th June 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Wind turbines to be built in area of natural beauty
Posted: 4th June 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Print and Be Damned
Posted: 21st May 2014
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
Construction firm's failings amounted to breach of contract
Posted: 1st May 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Minority shareholder fails to prove prejudicial treatment
Posted: 1st May 2014
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Coach firm wins competition claim against airport
Posted: 9th April 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Engineers must pay damages for breaching contract
Posted: 12th March 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Liquidators reclaim money director wrongly paid to himself
Posted: 12th February 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord receives £4.75m compensation for damage caused at flats
Posted: 8th January 2014
In: Dispute Resolution
Company Shareholders - What's fair and what's not?
Posted: 4th December 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Property Disputes Newsletter November 2013
Posted: 14th November 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Company wins case over £50,000 underpayment for electricity
Posted: 12th November 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Director unfairly excluded from company he set up
Posted: 16th October 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Homeowner compensated for neighbour's tree root damage
Posted: 16th October 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Accountant must pay nearly £1m after giving negligent advice
Posted: 15th July 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution
Landlord wins case against commercial tenant over repair work
Posted: 26th June 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Small Claims Get Bigger!
Posted: 22nd May 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Negligent contractors liable for damages despite client's failings
Posted: 18th April 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Distributor must pay damages for breach of contract
Posted: 18th April 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Directors guilty of contempt after disposing of firm's goodwill
Posted: 19th March 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Consultant fails to convince court over oral contract
Posted: 19th March 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord of unlicensed HMO has penalties reduced
Posted: 12th February 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Surveyor found negligent when providing 'tick box' valuations
Posted: 12th February 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Help for small firms hit by unfair business practices
Posted: 12th February 2013
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Director faced with prison after defying court orders
Posted: 8th January 2013
In: Dispute Resolution
Landlord faces maximum penalty for tenancy deposit failures
Posted: 12th December 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Consultants 'were not negligent' despite some failings
Posted: 12th November 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Many business websites breaching consumer protection law
Posted: 12th November 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Estate agents face prosecution over misleading information
Posted: 12th November 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing
OFT guidelines on tougher penalties for breaches of competition law
Posted: 10th October 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Firm fined £10,000 after changing its name without telling HMRC
Posted: 14th September 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
10% jump in County Court Judgments against businesses
Posted: 13th July 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Be careful what you promise - firm ordered to pay staff bonuses
Posted: 1st June 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Business Employment
Landlords risk losing thousands if they fail to consult tenants
Posted: 1st June 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Landlords beware (again!) - new deposit rules now in force
Posted: 10th May 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing
Landlords must comply with new tenancy deposit rules
Posted: 4th May 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing
Agency fined for getting information about tenant illegally
Posted: 4th May 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Developer must repay deposits after contract breach
Posted: 3rd April 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
TUPE transfer 'amounted to unfair dismissal of bus drivers'
Posted: 3rd April 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Business Employment
Factsheet: Your Rights when it comes to Door to Door Sales
Posted: 22nd March 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
Delay proves costly for company seeking damages
Posted: 29th February 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
More landlords taking action against tenants in arrears
Posted: 2nd February 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Sales manager breached his duty when setting up rival company
Posted: 2nd February 2012
In: Dispute Resolution
PM wants to 'kill off health and safety culture'
Posted: 2nd February 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Failure to pay interest invalidated break clause notice
Posted: 2nd February 2012
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Directors disqualified after failing to keep company records
Posted: 1st December 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Hotel retains right of way over neighbour's service road
Posted: 1st December 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy and debt relief orders don't 'rule out possession orders'
Posted: 1st December 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Business Women and Their Brands
Posted: 8th November 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
The Bribery Act 2010
Posted: 8th November 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Changes to unfair dismissal rules 'could save businesses £6m'
Posted: 2nd November 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Stonemasons prosecuted after appearing on television
Posted: 2nd November 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Surveyors must pay £18m after giving negligent advice
Posted: 5th October 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Directors must pay after failing to keep company records
Posted: 5th October 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Accountant must pay for enticing away former clients
Posted: 31st August 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
When shareholders fall out and refuse to meet...
Posted: 31st August 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Supermarkets and dairy processors fined for co-ordinating prices
Posted: 31st August 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Correction to misleading guidance in Notes for Leaseholders
Posted: 31st August 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
EU to create streamlined European patent
Posted: 9th August 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Company director found guilty of wrongful trading
Posted: 18th July 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Breaking point - when are vacant premises really vacant?
Posted: 18th July 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Failure to consult properly costs landlord £270,000
Posted: 18th July 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Company must repay £200,000 after breaching contract
Posted: 2nd June 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Penalties imposed on construction firms 'were too harsh'
Posted: 31st May 2011
In: Dispute Resolution
Break clause notice became valid once 'accepted' by email
Posted: 31st May 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Business failures decreasing but personal insolvencies still high
Posted: 31st May 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Debt Collection Services
Anti-competition clause 'too restrictive to be enforced'
Posted: 31st May 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property, Corporate Commercial
Officer tried to sell company using misleading income figures
Posted: 31st May 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
LLP had no power to expel one of its partners
Posted: 14th April 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Recession sparks rise in landlord and tenant disputes
Posted: 14th April 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property
Directors of doomed development project guilty of wrongful trading
Posted: 14th April 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
Director banned from revealing information about his former company
Posted: 14th April 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial
New credit directive gives more protection to consumers
Posted: 14th April 2011
In: Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing

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