Causes of Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes can be disruptive, costly and damaging to a company’s long-term success. These conflicts often arise when the interests of shareholders begin to diverge. While every business is unique, many shareholders disputes stem from a common set of issues. Understanding the triggers can help business owners to take proactive steps to minimise risk. Here […]

Section 21 Notice Explained

The Section 21 Notice originates from section 21 of the Housing Act (1988). A Section 21 Notice is a Notice that a Landlord serves on a tenant to ask them to leave by a certain date, and it is the first step in the legal process of recovering the Landlords property. The Landlord then has […]

How can a Breach of Warranty be pursued when purchasing of a business?

When the buyer agrees to purchase share capital from a business, the buyer usually seeks protection therefore it is important for the seller to disclose all relevant information to the buyer. The transaction is often complex, involving a range of legal documents and terms that define the responsibilities and expectations of both the buyer and […]

How can we help in Commercial Litigation?

Commercial Litigation refers to the legal process of resolving disputes between businesses and individuals over commercial matters which can be resolved through negotiation with the Solicitors on each side. Commercial litigation should be the last resort where the parties have failed to settle the dispute between themselves. Franklins Solicitors specialise in a wide range of […]

What is debt recovery?

A debt can arise in various circumstances, commonly when a debtor has been issued an invoice for works done or goods supplied, and the invoice is not paid in accordance with the payment terms. It is quite common for a debtor to not engage in correspondence once a debt has become due which is when […]

Section 8 Notices and the grounds for possession

What is a Section 8 Notice? A Section 8 Notice is a Notice that a Landlord serves on a tenant which states that possession of the property, which is the subject of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, is needed back by a certain date. The difference between a Section 21 Notice and Section 8 Notice […]

The importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a fundamental aspect of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) which are the rules that govern the process of Civil Litigation. ADR is a way of settling a dispute other than having a judge decide the claim at trial after a lengthy dispute. ADR includes various methods of settling a dispute […]

I have a Boundary Dispute – what do I do?

Boundary Disputes arise between owners of neighbouring properties. Ordinarily such disputes arise when two parties disagree as to where the true extent of the boundary lies. Disputes can often be triggered when one party proceeds with erecting a fence or wall believing it is on the legal normal erection boundary and the other party disagrees. […]

What does an Inheritance Claim include?

A claim made pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“IPFDA”) is a claim made no more than six months after the Grant of Probate for the Estate in question has been issued. It is a claim for “reasonable financial provision” where the potential claimant has not been properly provided for, […]

Is there a way to force a co-owner to sell?

Why would a co-owner want to sell? There are a number of reasons why this happen and these are just a few examples: To have your named removed from the mortgage and legal title; An application made by a family member such as a parent, sibling or grandparent who wish to receive their financial interest […]


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