The Civil Procedure Rules actively promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a part of the overriding objective which aims to enable the court to deal with cases justly and at a proportionate cost. The court can impose penalties on parties who refuse to consider...
The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to the tragic Grenfell fire, and the first parts of the Act came into force on 28 June 2022. While the focus has been on safety in residential units, developers and landlords of mixed-use properties will also...
By family law expert Rebecca Procter. When the chips are down and divorce is the only card left to play, tax planning is unlikely to be top of the list for many couples. But failing to transfer assets at the right time may result in unexpected charges for capital...
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, approximately 50,000 commercial enterprises are forced to close their doors each year due to the late payment of debts. This is a grim statistic that highlights the real problem businesses face when money owed to them...
With the start of a new academic year fast approaching for many students, it is also the start of a new tenancy agreement. Although you’ve likely just paid your deposit, it is important to take steps from the start to ensure the full deposit will be returned to you...
Early-stage businesses often struggle to secure cost-effective funding, but sometimes funding alone is not enough to help them thrive, especially when expertise is critical to success. A business angel can provide both, and this could be a good solution to explore and...
