Quick Tips for Demonstrating Breach of Contract
What do I need to prove in a claim for breach of contract? That a contract exists – you must be able to demonstrate that there is a legally binding agreement between the parties; That one party has failed to comply with the contract – ie, they have not …
Do you have a Shareholders Agreement?
As a corporate lawyer I am regularly contacted by clients who have come to an impasse with their fellow business partner and looking for a solution in order for them to resolve the matter at hand and move the company and its business forward. My first …
Enforcing a sale of a jointly owned property
Enforcing a sale of a property owned jointly at Court is governed by the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 otherwise known as TOLATA. Why would I need to enforce a sale of a property owned jointly? There are a number of reasons as to …
Mediation – Yes, everything is confidential….with some exceptions
The without prejudice protection offered by mediation is often one of the main attractions to this means of alternative dispute resolution. What is said cannot be used in a later trial or court hearing as it is protected under the Mediation Agreement w …
Signing your Will via video link – is it really as simple as it sounds?
You may have seen the announcement by the Ministry of Justice on 25th July 2020 advising legislation coming into effect in September 2020 which enables individuals to video-witness the execution of their wills if they are unable to observe the normal f …
The importance of being an employee: Jess Varnish loses appeal against tribunal claim was not an employee
Former Great Britain cyclist Jess Varnish has spent years in a legal battle over her claim that she should be considered as an employee of British Cycling. Miss Varnish lost her initial case in January 2019, with the employment tribunal finding that th …
Business Recovery Response to COVID-19: Alzheimer’s Society
Tell us about Alzheimer’s Society and what your role is. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer – …
How to proceed with a divorce during COVID-19
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has heightened the emotional stress and anxiety that divorce proceedings bring with them. I think most will agree that there is no perfect time to go through a divorce particularly where there are children involved given …
What to expect if you are party to a claim in the Small Claims Track
The Small Claims Track is used for lower value claims, such as debt recovery claims or contract disputes valued at less than £10,000 and is intended to be a more “user friendly” process. This means that many Claimants and Defendants alike are able to t …
Are you an Attorney having difficulty acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A recent article prepared by my colleague Ellen Stiles highlighted the importance of preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney, especially in light of the current pandemic where they have been invaluable, not only for the vulnerable and elderly, but to a m …
