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Liquidated and Ascertained Damages

Liquidated and Ascertained Damages

We look at a decision from earlier this year about the enforceability of liquidated damages provisions in building contracts.

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Renters Reform Bill – A Major Overhaul in Private Renting Coming Soon!

Renters Reform Bill – A Major Overhaul in Private Renting Coming Soon!

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“No Fault Divorce”: Where are we now?

“No Fault Divorce”: Where are we now?

Recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice show that 33,566 divorce applications were made between April and June 2022, a spike of 22% from the same period last year.

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Does social media harm its users?

Does social media harm its users?

In the six months before 14 year old Molly Russell’s suicide in 2017 she interacted with 2,100 depression, suicide or self-harm related items on Instagram.

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Structural insurance vs collateral warranty

Structural insurance vs collateral warranty

Our construction team takes a closer look at the key differences between structural damage insurance and collateral warranties.

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Fighting Against the Odds – Mr Green 1 – Betfred 0

Fighting Against the Odds – Mr Green 1 – Betfred 0

The Bookies don’t always win… Tom Maple looks at the recent case of Green v Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd (T/a Betfred), where Mr Green took on Betfred for £1.75m and won.

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Selling your matrimonial home after separation: proposals to shake up Capital Gains Tax

Selling your matrimonial home after separation: proposals to shake up Capital Gains Tax

From 6th April 2023, divorcing and separating couples will have up to three years to transfer assets between each other without incurring Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and fewer restrictions on claiming Private Residence Relief (PRR).

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PECR updates

PECR updates

The ICO has published new guidance to help organisations comply with Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

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Useful website links for Real Estate people

Useful website links for Real Estate people

Serena Winckle a Solicitor in our Real Estate team provides links to useful information sources to look at when you are considering dealing with properties.

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World Cup Fever

World Cup Fever

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup only a few days away, Callum De Freitas considers what questions employers should ask themselves and the precautionary steps they should take in the build up to big sporting events.

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Ho Ho… Oh No? Avoiding Risk at Work Parties

Ho Ho… Oh No? Avoiding Risk at Work Parties

With the Christmas party season looming, Katie Burley considers how employers might mitigate the risks that can arise from work socials.

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Collaborative Family Law

Collaborative Family Law

The Thinking Person’s way to separate? Madeleine Young explains the role of Collaborative Family Law for separating families.

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