Izzy going to win? Or does Pride go before a fall? Folau brings claim of unlawful termination against Rugby Australia
The Australian Rugby Union player, Israel Folau (known informally as ‘Izzy’), has announced that he intends to bring a claim against his former employers for terminating his contract. Mr Folau had his contract with Rugby Australia terminated as result …
Challenging a Will prior to the testator’s death
There have been many reported disputes relating to the inheritance of family farms. Such cases explore a legal doctrine that in itself offers little explanation in its own description: Proprietary Estoppel. Not every day terminology and yet the conce …
Breach of Warranty in a Share Purchase Agreement
The prospect of a new venture and becoming the owner of shares in a business is an exciting time for anyone in business whether new to acquisitions or an old hand at it. Getting the deal done may sometimes come at a cost and relying upon warranties pro …
Residence Nil Rate Band – Your questions answered!
What is the Nil Rate Band? The Nil Rate Band is the threshold on which there is no Inheritance Tax to pay on your death. The current Nil Rate Band threshold is £325,000. This means that if your estate is below this threshold then Inheritance Tax will n …
‘Too many cooks…’ – Director and Shareholder Disputes
Family owned businesses can suffer with shareholder disputes just like any other. In the case of Waldron & Others v Waldron & Another, the High Court considered the issues surrounding the conduct of a Managing Director of a family owned compan …
Top Tips for Preparing for a Mediation
Whilst every mediation is different there is a general structure that draws the process together. The following tips align with this structure and are based upon a commercial dispute. Read the Mediator’s briefing notes Most mediators will speak to thos …
Could it be farewell to unfair letting fees?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Limiting payments charged by residential landlords and letting agents From 1 June 2019, restrictions will come into force limiting the fees that tenants can be charged by residential landlords and letting agents. These limita …
MacDonald had a farm….that was split six ways
The case of MacDonald v Rose [2019] EWCA Civ 4 brought to the forefront the key elements of the doctrine of proprietary estoppel. The case lends itself to being memorable in the future by many law students as it relates to Mr Macdonald and a farm. A co …
Is a Director personally liable?
For the majority of law-abiding Directors the issue of personal liability for their actions and decisions taken on behalf of a company rarely crops up. However, in the recent case of Antuzis & Ors v DJ Houghton Catching Services Limited & ORS …
Serving notice in accordance with your contract
During fraught exchanges, it is easy to miss the requirement to serve notice in the specific manner set out in your contract. Yet it is crucial and the Courts continue to address the point consistently when cases on the service of notice are heard. In …
