Property ownership offers many financial and commercial advantages to businesses and individuals. However, it also comes with the potential for disagreements. A property dispute can be financially challenging and emotionally draining, so resolving any issues as quickly and effectively as possible is essential. If you are involved in a property dispute – whether you are […]
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Contracts are fundamental to business and the legal system. Defining the rights and obligations of the parties involved, and ensuring their interests are protected, carefully written contracts are always recommended because they provide a clear record of the agreed terms. When a contract is breached, it can be very stressful and potentially cost a lot
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Land and boundary disputes arise where there is conflict over land ownership, usage, possession, or boundaries. Such disputes cover a range of issues, including: Encroachment Easements and Rights of Way Shared Amenities Adverse Possession Claims Land Use Changes Unclear or Conflicting Boundaries Ownership Claims Inheritance Land Grabbing Neighbour Relations. Land and boundary disputes are usually
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Introduction The purpose of this guide is to explain the role of the independent supervising solicitor and the key aspects to look at when choosing the right person for the job. I am going to give you some free top tips based on my 25 odd years’ experience, what you need to look out for,
Introduction Crypto assets are currently a hot topic in the insolvency world and one with which IPs are engaging across the globe. There are increasing numbers of cases worldwide where either a crypto business has failed, crypto assets form part of an insolvent Estate or assets in an Estate are converted into crypto assets with
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Many employers believe that it is safe to dismiss an employee with less than two years’ continuous service on the basis that they do not have ordinary unfair dismissal rights. It is certainly true that the general rule is that an employee requires two years’ continuous service to bring a claim of ordinary unfair dismissal
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Introduced by the government in April 2020, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) provided rapid access to finance for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the scheme, SMEs could borrow between £2,000 and 25% of their turnover, up to a maximum of £50,000. While businesses took advantage of the BBLS, it wasn’t without
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A Scottish Employment Tribunal has recently held that an employee with long covid was disabled under the Equality Act 2010. This is the second authority this year which has addressed whether long covid is a disability in the United Kingdom. Before we look at the facts of the Scottish authority it is important to remind
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The perfect storm of the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the current high inflationary environment and cost of living crisis has inevitably placed many pub businesses under significant financial stress. Whilst a shareholder’s liability in respect of a limited company is limited to the value of their shares, UK company and insolvency legislation imposes
A damages-based agreement (DBA) is a form of “no-win, no fee” agreement between a lawyer and client, under which the lawyer is paid an agreed proportion of the sums the client recovers in litigation. This kind of arrangement is perhaps more often described as a “contingency fee”, but in England and Wales that term would
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